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Roselle

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ToriOri · 20/01/2016 19:56

Hi :) we have a DD, due in March. I'm getting a bit fed up of all the popular names - I used to love them! I was looking at flower/plant names and Roselle came up - what do you think? :)

It fits DH's favourite name (Rosie - he isn't keen on Rose/Rosa) and mine! (I like Ellie/Ella)... I just really like it, so does DH :)

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Madbengalmum · 23/01/2016 14:48

Errr, no

Natalie12288 · 23/01/2016 12:48

I quite like it and it has some lovely NN options! :)

Oriunda · 23/01/2016 12:31

Rosamund (Rose of the world)
Rosalind

JassyRadlett · 21/01/2016 22:13

Roselle sounds to me like an Australian women in her 70s or 80s with a broad accent. (NB: I am an Australian woman in her late 30s.)

It also makes me think of Rosella jam.

Ham69 · 21/01/2016 20:02

I really like Rosalie. I actually know a lovely girl called Rosetta.

wombthereitis · 21/01/2016 19:49

I think Rosalie, Rosalind and Rosaline are all beautiful names that are similar to what you're going for. but. Roselle sounds a bit 80's perfume to me (sorry!)

LifeOfBriony · 21/01/2016 19:07

I like Roselle. But it's a relative's middle name, so I have always been aware of it as a name.

CoodleMoodle · 21/01/2016 18:54

I love 'Rose' names. DD is Rosie, on the birth certificate and everything... I love it, always have. Your DH has good taste!

Not sure on Rosella, though. I love Rosalie. And Rosemary. And just Rose.

Burgatroyd · 21/01/2016 18:46

If shes nn Rosie why not go all out and call her Rosalina!

Sunshine511 · 21/01/2016 18:27

Rosalie is beautiful!!! That gets my vote!!x

Lebkuchenlover · 21/01/2016 13:45

Rosalie is beautiful!

NHKX2 · 21/01/2016 12:47

Not a fan of Roselle (it does sound like a toiletry product). I like the suggestion of Rosalie.

PunkAssMoFo · 21/01/2016 07:11

Anything with 'Rose' or 'Ella' will be shortened to a popular diminutive. Rosella is pretty, but if you're looking for less unpopular I'd go for an non 'rose' name.

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ToriOri · 20/01/2016 22:45

I think Astrid might be better for the middle, if I was to use it... Rosalie - is that said as Rose - ah - lee?

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shalalala · 20/01/2016 22:43

How about Rosalie?

RookieMonster · 20/01/2016 22:38

I know an Astrid - she's a lovely woman.

pollylovespie · 20/01/2016 22:38

Roselle sounds like an ointment. Why not Ella Rose? Though I do love Rosie, v pretty. Rosalind?

TheMouseThatRoared · 20/01/2016 22:36

Astrid is nice. Roselle sounds like an Avon perfume.

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ToriOri · 20/01/2016 22:33

I do like Astrid! Just found that... I don't know if it sounds very namey...?

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ToriOri · 20/01/2016 22:31

I will call her Rosie - it's at the start of her name, so probably what most people would go for! I'd say the whole name, most of the time, anyway! :)

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ashesandfire · 20/01/2016 22:26

I'm not a fan, although it sounds like your mind is made up.
Do you not think it would be confusing for your dd if daddy calls her Rosie and mummy calls her Ellie? I think if I were in your shoes I'd be trying to find a totally different name my DH and I could agree on.

MitzyLeFrouf · 20/01/2016 21:29

Well if it has to have Rosie in it and it has to have Elle that kind of limits your options a bit doesn't it! Grin

Roselle it is.

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ToriOri · 20/01/2016 21:12

Rosina only has the Rosie bit that my DH likes :)

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NoArmaniNoPunani · 20/01/2016 20:57

How about Rosina?

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ToriOri · 20/01/2016 20:29

Thanks for the comments! Rosabel is really nice, but DH doesn't like Rosa and it's quite strong in that name! Rosanna is nice too, but I know an Anna and she isn't nice, so that would put me off :( I also would like to get my liked name in there! Which I do, with Roselle/Rosella!

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