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Rosalie when I've already got a Jacob

35 replies

JellyBeansHaveNoAgeLimit · 13/06/2014 21:54

We named our son Jacob as we liked the name even though twilight was pretty popular at the time. He's nearly 2 now & we haven't had anyone ask if he was named after the twilight character thankfully!

However I am now 23 weeks pregnant & thinking of Rosalie if its a girl. Would that be going a step too far? Its the only name DH have agreed with so far!

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FatalCabbage · 13/06/2014 22:39

I've read the books and seen the films, and wouldn't have made the connection. It's not like Edward and Bella, or Ron and Hermione, or similar.

Lovely names!

Helpys · 13/06/2014 22:38

Hmm well I guess we all know the name of one character in 'Annie Hall' Blush

Helpys · 13/06/2014 22:37

They're lovely names and I don't think people will make the connection. Who remembers the names of the characters in 'Love Story' or 'Annie Hall'?

LavenderCakes · 13/06/2014 22:33

Both lovely names. Tbh I think Twilight will die a death - I teach teenagers and they haven't been reading it anywhere near as much lately. And it's never going to be a school text or anything that will give it proper legs. Go for it, I reckon!

Devora · 13/06/2014 22:28

Lovely names. I don't know Twilight so wouldn't make the connection.

Chocotrekkie · 13/06/2014 22:25

I think Jacob is so popular it's not that strongly linked to twilight. I can think of quite a few Jacobs I know.

Rosalie i've only ever heard from twilight - with a Jacob as well I would think you are a massive fan and think it was a bit Hmm to call both your kids names from it..

nasara · 13/06/2014 22:22

I've read the books and seen the films and I don't think it's too much. It's not like you're calling her Renesme! If it concerns you, how about Rosa? Gorgeous name.

FatherSpodoKomodo · 13/06/2014 22:19

As I've never read or seen Twilight I had no idea there was a connection between the names. Both are lovely names though, I'd go for it.

Will many people make the connection?

Trills · 13/06/2014 22:06

They weren't a couple, or even in the same family.

And it's not exactly guaranteed to become a classic.

TheDetective · 13/06/2014 21:57

Yes!

I love both names.

I loved Twilight!

But definitely don't use the two names together!