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I stupidly told dm what I planned to call ds2

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AnneSansTete · 17/09/2015 19:51

I just can't keep secrets! She frowned and suggested a load of other names and now I'm doubting my choice. Argh!

Ds1 has a slightly unusual name (often either praised on mn or slated for being too 'aspirational'), so wanted something slightly more run of the mill for ds2. I love Rupert but considering my very northern, wc pil can barely bring themselves to say ds1's name we decided to compromise and choose Rowan.

Having stupidly told dm the name I'm now doubting myself. It's alright isn't it? And wouldn't sound too odd with a sibling with a slightly unusual name?

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Narp · 20/09/2015 11:12

Rowan is a great name

It's a bit 'modern' maybe for our parents' generation, but a good name and not too out there

m0therofdragons · 20/09/2015 09:51

We loved Rowan for a boy but my granny's cat is called it - granny loves Rowan Atkinson. It was still on our list despite that. Never used as I have dds. I don't think mil likes one of our names but to be honest I don't like the name she gave dh's brother.

MaisieDotes · 20/09/2015 09:43

I have a Rowan OP, and he is a boy.

If you look at usage trends you'll see it's far more usual as a boy's name, despite what some MNers say. The hard data is available!

Onedirectionarestillloved · 20/09/2015 08:11

Ignore your pil.

My fil was horrified that sil was considering Grace for her dd.

Ugly and old fashioned was his opinion, luckily she chose the name anyway.

myotherusernameisbetter · 19/09/2015 21:11

I'd pronounce all of those differently though.

Roan - Ro (as in Bo) an

Rohan - Ro (as in Bo) han

Rowan - Row (as in Bough) an

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AnneSansTete · 19/09/2015 19:27

I'm trying to think of my dm's disapproval as being a sign it's actually a decent name (a theory that worked in my choice of dh).

I've never heard of it being spelt Roan before.it does look more masculine spelt like that (although is it a colour for a horse spelt like that?)

I'd always assumed Rohan was the Indian way of spelling it too.

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rosieliveson1 · 19/09/2015 19:07

Sorry Rowan. Auto corrected to Roman

rosieliveson1 · 19/09/2015 19:06

Roman is a lovely name. I only know one and he is a man so it's a boy's name to me.

I also adore Rupert! It's on our shortlist for DS due shortly.

Call your child what you want. My MIL made a mega cat's bum face when we told her my DS's full name. I couldn't care less! I love his name. It's not unusual. She just said she didn't like our middle name choice

RiaOverTheRainbow · 19/09/2015 19:05

I know male and female Rowans, it's a lovely name.

whatstheplanphil · 19/09/2015 19:04

My friends ds is Rohan, it's a lovely name for a boy, if you want to call your son Rohan/Rowan/Roan you should, it really should be your own decision, don't care about what other people say

WhatDoesTheUrbaneFoxSay · 19/09/2015 19:00

Ronan is unusual. I know one in his forties, and one in his fifties. And of course, Ronan Keating. That's it.

WhatDoesTheUrbaneFoxSay · 19/09/2015 18:59

But Rohan is INdian isn't it?

Marcipex · 19/09/2015 18:57

Rowan is very feminine. I know quite a few Rowans, all girls.
Rohan is a bit more masculine.

Wearyheadedlady · 19/09/2015 15:09

I have been out of the UK for too many years to be up to date with "common usage"

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AnneSansTete · 19/09/2015 15:01

When it comes to my dm 'common' is definitely a quality judgement!

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squoosh · 19/09/2015 13:47

Bull.

Wearyheadedlady · 19/09/2015 13:46

"common" as in commonly used. Its not a quality judgment, jesus christ. COMMON USAGE people!

PlopsyWhopsy · 19/09/2015 10:08

Squoosh
Rowan is perfectly fine name for a boy

definatlylosingmysanity · 19/09/2015 10:04

I might be slightly biased ds4 is 4 months and called rowan but I love the name. We live up north and haven't met anyone else with the name so far so it can't be that common. Ds 4 is the youngest of 6 and ds1 is the oldest they both have unisex names and we get lots of compliments for both.

SubUrbaneFox · 19/09/2015 09:57

Ronan is common!? Yes, true squoosh, even if it's from an ancient legend or the name of the high kings of Ireland dating back thousands of years!

I think some people don't understand that there are other cultures.

squoosh · 19/09/2015 03:13

Some people think all Irish boys names are 'common'.

LucyBabs · 19/09/2015 02:54

Ronan is COMMON??

Yes rowan is lovely but prefer the roan spelling

squoosh · 19/09/2015 02:48

You're from different generations, so it's no wonder you don't share the same taste in names. Look ahead to the day 40 years from now your DIL tells you she's thinking of calling your grandson Gary.

mrstweefromtweesville · 18/09/2015 22:50

Rowan is a boys' name. My mother's godson was/is Rowan, and he's a very successful man. Rowan. Excellent.

MrsGentlyBenevolent · 18/09/2015 22:24

I've known a couple of Rowans- they've always been lovely, laid back people. Go for it, I say.

Made a similar mistake with mil. We gave our shortlist, she hated all of them (nothing hugely 'out there', a couple were top 20 names). She then said she would probably hate any name we chose, whilst not giving any suggestions herself. Anyway, makes it easier knowing we can't please her, regardless! We've chosen a name now, most people like it but you can never please everyone, and you shouldn't try (even mothers at times!).

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