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I don't know if we are brave enough to use this name!

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PrincessJoJo123 · 24/04/2016 21:52

We went on a trip to Australia; there's a really beautiful bird - we feel in love with the name of it, so it's basically a nature name!

There was only 5 girls given the name in 2014, in the UK...

The name is Rosella...

I'm just not sure we are brave enough to use it though! I love that she could be called Rose/Rosie/Ella/Elle/Ellie, etc.

I'd call her by Rosella though, maybe Rose for short.

We have not told family yet, but I know my mum will hate it.

What do you think? If not, she'll probably be Darcy.

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PrincessJoJo123 · 24/04/2016 22:11

Wow!!! I'm SO happy! Thank you all so much Smile

We would pronounce it Rose-Ella SmileSmileSmile

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MummySparkle · 24/04/2016 22:11

I love it, and I'm not one for strange names. But it sounds like it could be a name, and I don't think people will have too many problems pronouncing it either - go for it!

gingerboy1912 · 24/04/2016 22:09

What a lovely name I wouldn't be afraid to use it.

Jemimapuddleduk · 24/04/2016 22:09

It's lovely. I used to babysit a Rosella about 20 or more years ago! She will be nearly 30 now. I have never come across another one. It's a lovely name.

Wolfiefan · 24/04/2016 22:09

Like it. (And I normally go "oh shit no!" On these threads!)
Pretty and original but not yoooooneeeq!!
Grin

MinnieF1 · 24/04/2016 22:08

I think it's lovely!

Smartiepants79 · 24/04/2016 22:07

Think it's lovely.

southeastastra · 24/04/2016 22:06

sweet

MalbecAndLindt · 24/04/2016 22:05

Wow! Love it, very pretty and will age well :)

manicinsomniac · 24/04/2016 22:05

I think it's really pretty. Go for it.

JoyofSpring · 24/04/2016 22:03

It's lovely! And because it is reminiscent of more usual names it doesn't sound at all out there or crazy.

I love it!

ApocalypseSlough · 24/04/2016 22:01

It's lovely!!

Drogon · 24/04/2016 21:59

Would you pronounce it Rose-Ella or Roz-Ella? That's probably a silly question but I'm curious Smile I like it, either way!

badg3r · 24/04/2016 21:58

I really REALLY like it!! And I am quite traditional. Although it very unusual, the nick names are all very mainstream. And lovely. Don't tell your mum until the baby is here, it will be easier for her to stomach Wink

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PrincessJoJo123 · 24/04/2016 21:57

Wow, really? I'm so happy it has gone down well! SmileSmileSmile

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QOD · 24/04/2016 21:55

Wtf? It's a lovely name! You dafty Grin
thought it was gonna be vagibia or summink

Use it

LadybirdSpots · 24/04/2016 21:54

Beautiful name, I love it!

SmallBee · 24/04/2016 21:54

It's lovely! It's unusual but it's not absurd, I think most people, myself included, wouldn't think it's too 'out there ' at all. Go for it!

Looly71 · 24/04/2016 21:53

I prefer Rosella. It's pretty. Prof you're not convinced what about Rose Ella? And then she can be Rosie etc for short

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