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Is Lilly Rose... too flowery?

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katecreate · 26/02/2012 19:39

I really like the name Lilly Rose but DH reckons it's going overboard. We're definitely going with Lilly but we're kinda at a stalemate with the middle name! So, too flowery or not?!

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TidyDancer · 26/02/2012 20:23

Johnny Depp's DD is Lily Rose. I do prefer the classic spelling, but obviously you want the ll for a reason, so that's sweet. I don't think it's overkill.

Chubfuddler · 26/02/2012 20:22

Lily rose is the name of the ghastliest of the ghastly children in green balloon club. Don't.

FaithHopeAndKevin · 26/02/2012 20:20

Using Lillian or Lilith Rose, or even Lillian Rosemary would give you a little wiggle room.

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katecreate · 26/02/2012 20:07

It's Lilly with two lls after my grandma rather than the flower. Argh, it seems I may be in the wrong with both Lilly and Rose. But I really like it Grin

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chipmonkey · 26/02/2012 19:59

I love Lily Rose but only with one l.

smogwod · 26/02/2012 19:58

Lily Rose is the name my 3 year-old uses when doing pretend play! I think Lily-Rose (as my dd says it) would be too flowery but Lily and middle name Rose are lovely

KatyJ26 · 26/02/2012 19:58

A very pretty name, however what if she turns out not to be a 'pretty' or 'flowery' kind of girl? Maybe stick with the first name, but consider changing the middle name/adding to it?

nooka · 26/02/2012 19:53

I don't like Lily with a double 'l'. I know it is considered an acceptable spelling, but if your child is named after the flower then it just seems a bit odd. I should probably add that my dd is a Lily (Lilian) and often gets an extra 'l' added, which is slightly irritating.

I think Lily Rose is a bit flowery, but it's just a middle name, so it doesn't really matter, as she won't be using the two together except in fairly exceptional circumstances (like getting married).

PaigeTurner · 26/02/2012 19:53

Lily Allen is Lily Rose...

dukeofpork · 26/02/2012 19:50

I think lily with one l. Also think two flowery names is a bit overkill tbh. Sorry.

DilysPrice · 26/02/2012 19:50

Reminds me of Lily Rose from Family at One End Street - a plump child deeply embarrassed by her name but generally admirable.

Selks · 26/02/2012 19:47

Bit too overly sweet sounding for my liking. You have to imagine your child as an adult. Could that name still work then? If they were doing a presentation in the boardroom or whatever?

schobe · 26/02/2012 19:45

Why Lilly with a double 'L' in the middle? The flower is spelt Lily.

I think Lily Rose is fine btw.

plus3 · 26/02/2012 19:43

But then, I had Poppy & Clemetine on my list. In end, DH ended up delivering DD so I let him have his choice of name Grin

plus3 · 26/02/2012 19:42

Definitely flowery but I like it! (says the woman who was adamant her DD would have flowery names, but hasn't....!!!)