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The name Rose

51 replies

redheadlady · 16/02/2017 21:28

Hi, we really like the name rose, it goes well with our first borns name and its really pretty but our surname is one syllable and I feel like I need to pick a longer name which would shorten to Rose. Rosie is off the table, does anyone have any suggestions? Really appreciate any thoughts

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lazysummer · 20/02/2017 20:57

We have a Rose. She was called Rosie when she was little, but is Rose now. It's a lovely name.

Notso · 20/02/2017 20:45

Rose is lovely as a stand alone name BTW def use it.

Notso · 20/02/2017 20:42

I was thinking it was Bush or Bud!

SaltedCaramelEverything · 20/02/2017 20:39

I agree Rose on its own is fine. However I love Primrose too that a PP suggested.

Pearl is also nice. You have good taste!

Serin · 20/02/2017 20:33

Oh go on! Please tell us your one syllable surname is "Red".
Grin
That would be amazing.

albate · 20/02/2017 17:18

Just use Rose. Also, I never understand why so many people seem to hide it away as a middle name nowadays. It's a beautiful first name by itself.

vrid85 · 20/02/2017 14:47

Or you could just go with Rose and choose a longer middle name?

vrid85 · 20/02/2017 14:46

I have a friend called Rosanna and DH's Grandma was RosinaSmile

CorporalNobbyNobbs · 19/02/2017 08:59

Rosaleen

beautiebyqueenie · 19/02/2017 08:58

Rosabelle!

rosy71 · 19/02/2017 08:56

Rosanne
Rosanna
Rosemary
Rosa

Rose on its own is nice though.

ElvenMoonwings · 19/02/2017 01:34

Also:

Rosetta
Rosanne
Rosalba, (means white rose)
Rosemarie

BusterGonad · 18/02/2017 20:47

I love Pearl. That's my favorite of the 2.

AndNoneForGretchenWieners · 18/02/2017 19:33

Rosella
Rosanna
Rosalind

insan1tyscartching · 18/02/2017 19:31

Pearl and Rose are what I call my daughters.Pearl is a pet name and totally different to dd's given name but it's the name she uses and we've used since she was a baby (because she is small and precious). Rose is Rosie on her birth certificate though.

Alexthekid · 18/02/2017 19:28

What about Roisin?
I know a Roisin who is mostly known as Rose

CremeEggThief · 18/02/2017 19:17

I like both Pearl and Rose, but not together, sorry.

I would go for Rosa if I were you and worried about Rose with a short surname.

Ordinarily · 18/02/2017 19:12

It's double barrelled for surnames, hyphenated for first names.

NeepNeepNeep · 18/02/2017 13:24

How about "Mary"? It's a classic.

NapQueen · 18/02/2017 13:22

Errr thats the definition of a double barrelled name. Two names connected with a hyphen

Clankboing · 18/02/2017 13:22

It's fine as Rose on its own with a 1 syllable surname I think.

MikeUniformMike · 18/02/2017 13:20

it's not double-barrelled, it is hyphenated.

PersisFord · 17/02/2017 19:02

......double barrel it if you want to......

GreedyDuck · 17/02/2017 13:54

Pearl is beautiful, as is Rose.

redheadlady · 17/02/2017 10:24

@fatcatfaces im into granny chic names too!! and @inthekitchenatparties i love the titanic link too (confession: its one of my favourite films Grin )

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