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Does this sound silly?

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LolaStarr · 26/03/2016 21:30

I'm currently pregnant with baby #2, and while DH and I have decided on a boys name we're really struggling with a girl. One of the very few we've agreed we like is Rosie... But our surname is Robson. Would the double 'R' sound silly? We'd give her a middle name to break it up a bit, we're undecided on that as well at the minute though... Maybe Rosie Emilia? Opinions please!

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RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 26/03/2016 21:31

Sorry but yes, I think it does.

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WhispersOfWickedness · 26/03/2016 21:32

Well, my DD has that exact same combination, different names, but Ro at the start of each name! It has never caused problems and nobody has ever mentioned it, so I think it's fine Smile

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PennyHasNoSurname · 26/03/2016 21:33

I think Rosie Robson sounds lovely!

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manicinsomniac · 26/03/2016 21:34

No, I think it's fine.

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AwfulBeryl · 26/03/2016 21:34

I think it's fine too.

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Artandco · 26/03/2016 21:36

Maybe Rosalie sounds slightly better

Rosalie middle Robson

Rosa or Rosie shortened

Rosalie Emmeline Robson

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SkyWasMadeOfAmethyst · 26/03/2016 21:36

It is lovely. Sounds a bit like a writer's name.

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NovaArt3mis · 26/03/2016 21:38

I like it. I know a Rosie Robertson. I like Emilia too.

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Leila
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Sallyhasleftthebuilding · 26/03/2016 21:42

I know ignore child with two M M names - he's ways called by his full name - everyone does it! I don't know why.

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JudgeJudySheindlin · 26/03/2016 21:43

Its a gorgeous name. Can't see it being a problem, but you'll always get a few negative comments

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CoodleMoodle · 26/03/2016 21:43

It's lovely! Though I'm biased as DD is Rosie Grin Her middle name is Alice but it was originally going to be Elizabeth, if that helps.

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LolaStarr · 26/03/2016 21:59

Thanks for the replies, such a relief to see most of you think it's ok!

Artandco I'm not keen on Rosalie, it makes me think of Twilight!

Coodle I really like Elizabeth as a middle name and it was my great grandmas name, DH doesn't like it though. Typical!

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EnriqueTheRingBearingLizard · 26/03/2016 22:07

Rosie sounds fine with your surname OP. Personally I'd go for Rosalind with the nn Rosie but that's just down to preference and the fact I like Shakesperean names.

I don't think middle names break up a name, because most people don't know or don't say the middle name, not like a hyphenated name e.g. Rosie-Ann Robson as opposed to Rosie Ann Robson.

Shame your DH doesn't like Elizabeth, it's such a beautiful name and works on so many levels. I'd like an Elizabeth Rose Anya Robson.

My Grandmother's name was Roseannah, so I suppose I keep that in my mind.

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Helenluvsrob · 26/03/2016 22:10

Didn't do Robert robinson any harm!

My only concern would be a speach impediment but that's an issue with ant R name and we have one ( who can say her rs !)

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crispytruffle · 26/03/2016 23:56

I think it is fine.

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Vixxfacee · 26/03/2016 23:58

Rosie Robson sounds fine. Rosie is not a great name though.

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ExtraHotLatteToGo · 27/03/2016 00:13

I don't think it's great. It runs together too much, I feel like I have marbles in my mouth. Plus it sounds like a made up 'chick lit' author's name.

(Sorry, but you did ask for opinions)

Oh and a middle name really won't 'break it up'. Middle names are hardly ever used.

Do you like Grace? I think Grace Robson sounds lovely.

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Sophronia · 27/03/2016 00:49

I think it sounds fine. I know a Rosa Robson.

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DancingDinosaur · 27/03/2016 00:51

It sounds fine.

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KnitFastDieWarm · 27/03/2016 00:59

sounds fine to me, I like alliterative names (ds has one!)

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GiddyOnZackHunt · 27/03/2016 02:02

It sounds very Corrie for some reason. A plucky Northern lass. Cute but feisty which is OK.

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Footle · 27/03/2016 08:39

Why would anyone giggle ? It's a beautiful straightforward name.

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