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Roxane?

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Jooni · 03/01/2017 21:48

Just that really: what do you think of Roxane (this is my preferred spelling)?

We've already tentatively picked Astrid for DC2 due in June, but I'm wondering about this as a middle...

Astrid Roxane - yay or nay?

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mistermagpie · 04/01/2017 12:23

I don't like it. It's a bit 80s sounding to me. But as a middle name it's fine because nobody much cares about middle names anyway.

merrymouse · 04/01/2017 11:40

As it's a middle name, I don't think the Police song is a problem. It'll be even less of a problem by the time the OP's daughter grows up.

squoosh · 04/01/2017 11:40

The song itself wouldn't bother me but I hate that plaintive squawk that Sting uses when singing Roxanne.

Everything Sting does annoys me though! 😂

winniemcgoogan · 04/01/2017 11:34

according to behind the name it means bright or dawn and one n was the original spelling i like it and have never heard of the song but maybe thats because i dont pay attention to popular music or maybe its because of my age im 28 dont know why everyone on baby name forums has to hate on a spelling they arent used to its not like your adding three xs or something extreme legit alternative spellings have existed for years such as stephen steven macy macie macey stewart stuart etc ect i think both names you choose are great
sorry for any grammer or spelling mistakes i have a brain injury and make mistakes all the time

RebeccaNoodles · 04/01/2017 09:48

I think it's beautiful! You should go for it because ..

  1. Younger people (under 30) won't really know the Police song, certainly not kids her age
  2. It has a beautiful meaning ('little star' in Persian)
  3. You can nickname her Roxy!

Roxane was the wife of Alexander the Great so a cool historical association too. I first came across the name in Mary Renault's novels about Alexander and she spells it like that (with one n) so I assume it's correct.

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Jooni · 04/01/2017 09:17

Thank you all. It's a controversial one then!

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Teapot13 · 04/01/2017 02:53

I kind of like the single n, it reminds people that it isn't an "-anne" name like Luanne or Mary-Anne. It's a Persian name.

I wouldn't worry about the song.

UnderbeneathsiesTheMistletoe · 04/01/2017 01:20

Roxanne wins by a nose.... a big nose, and a red dress.

Sorry. Not a fan. Why not Rosalind? Or Rose?

Pluto30 · 04/01/2017 00:58

I don't like Roxanne/Roxane at all.

Reminds me of the song by The Police, which is about a prostitute. There's really no getting away from that association as it's such a famous song. It's a bit like the name Lola bringing up the image of a transgender woman thanks to the song by The Kinks. I'd argue, however, that Lola is more usable as it's been more popular than Roxane as a given name.

So, long story short, not a fan.

DramaAlpaca · 03/01/2017 22:43

Ah, now you've said you have a French connection Roxane makes perfect sense.

So I'll amend my previous post - Astrid Roxane is a nice combination.

Glitterous · 03/01/2017 22:25

Two of my favourite names so it's a big thumbs up from me!

If I ever have another dd Astrid is the front runner. Roxanne doesn't work with DP's surname so I'll never use it Sad

squoosh · 03/01/2017 22:06

Roxan(n)e is much nicer than Astrid.

Sugarpiehoneyeye · 03/01/2017 22:06

I love Roxanne/ane.
Astrid is also nice, so yes, Astrid Roxane.
I prefer Roxane Astrid though !

NapQueen · 03/01/2017 22:04

Ok well if you want my opinion on Roxane (as opposed to Roxanne) then I'm not a fan.

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Jooni · 03/01/2017 22:03

Thanks everyone for commenting on the number of n's Confused

We are a partly French-speaking family and this is a perfectly legitimate spelling, pronounced exactly like Roxanne. I do take your points but it will be a middle name and therefore not needing to be pronounced/spelled out on a daily basis.

I was really looking for opinions on the name itself and specifically on the combo with Astrid - any thoughts on that please? N's notwithstanding?

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kel12345 · 03/01/2017 21:59

I like the name, but I'd say 2 n's looks better really.

Hellofromtheotherside16 · 03/01/2017 21:54

I love Roxanne spelt that way.

Gallavich · 03/01/2017 21:54

Roxane is pronounced Roxayne.

OreoHeaven · 03/01/2017 21:53

Roxanne with one N doesn't sit right IMO.

Mrsderekshepard · 03/01/2017 21:53

My dad wanted to name me Roxanne safe to safe if he had got his way I would of changed it.

PurpleDaisies · 03/01/2017 21:52

Apologies I should have said it's a rare spelling not a mis spelling.

cherrycrumblecustard · 03/01/2017 21:52

I think both spellings are awful, sorry! I like astrid, though.

DameDiazepamTheDramaQueen · 03/01/2017 21:52

With one N it's pronounced Roxaine isn't it?

Roxanne is lovely.

Mamatallica · 03/01/2017 21:52

Agree with NapQueen, the name is fine but the spelling is off putting and I would pronounce it differently too. Looks more like it would rhyme with rain rather than nan.

Empress13 · 03/01/2017 21:52

Keep thinking of the Police song about the hooker sorry not keen and yes def spell it with 2 n's

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