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Rose

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blinkineckmum · 02/08/2017 21:01

I am looking for an unfussy name that works in various languages. One syllable would be good. I like Ros but none of the longer versions, so what about Rose?
Any opinions or suggestions appreciated. Thanks

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blinkineckmum · 03/08/2017 21:08

Thank you all for your help. Dh likes them! My favourite is Meg, but if anyone wants to offer an opinion on name combos please do.
It's:
Meg Kathryn
May Kathryn
May Margaret
Rose Kathryn
Rose Margaret

I like to think that Meg Kathryn honours both Margaret and Kathryn, but not sure it sounds nice.
Thanks

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Zoflorabore · 03/08/2017 08:23

We love it in our house.

My dd is 6 and called Lucy. She had decided she wants to change her name to Rose :)

HappydaysArehere · 03/08/2017 08:20

Meg is lovely (Little Women) but I thought it was short for Margaret.
Rose is lovely.

Jooni · 03/08/2017 07:35

Ooh also Ines/Inez?

HairyMcFairy16 · 03/08/2017 04:59

It's not short but Elizabeth (Elisabet/Elisabeth) works in all 3 languages. It has lots of short nicknames to choose from as well.

Jooni · 03/08/2017 04:04

Or Magda and you could even call her Meg for short maybe?

Rayche1 · 03/08/2017 03:53

Livia
Rosa
Wren
Verdi
Winter
Moss
Zara

Jooni · 03/08/2017 03:49

Carmen

Jooni · 03/08/2017 03:44

So French, Spanish and English...

Cora
Nora
Alix
Elin
Noemi(e)
Frida
Vera
Astrid
Hana
Isa
Alma/Alba
Zara
Greta
Lena
Mia

Sorry, can't think of any single-syllable ones that haven't already been suggested.

Rainbowqueeen · 02/08/2017 22:52

Rose is gorgeous

fleshmarketclose · 02/08/2017 22:39

I have a Rosie but I call her Lou which is silly really. Rose and Rosie are lovely names and age nicely. Dd is a young adult now and it still works just as well as it did when she was a cute toddler.

NameChange30 · 02/08/2017 22:36

Ah I've just seen that you said Emma is too sensible. I don't think so. Jane, yes, but not Emma. (Clearly I've been influenced by the Jane Austen characters! Grin)

NameChange30 · 02/08/2017 22:33

Hmm. I think Rose is beautiful in an English accent but less so in a French one. I think the French "r" is a bit harsh at the beginning.

I don't think Meg (short for Margaret or Megan) would work in French either. Sorry!

Emma?

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blinkineckmum · 02/08/2017 22:26

Languages are French and Spanish. But Rose/ Rosa. It can change a bit. I have lived in France and Spain and changed my name slightly to make it easier to pronounce.

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Hakarl · 02/08/2017 22:16

I really like Rose but I'm not sure it works in many languages. Rosa is very, very international, but not Rose I don't think.

Which languages are you concerned with? It's really impossible to suggest anything without knowing that.

BubblesBuddy · 02/08/2017 22:15

Meg is a very common name for a sheepdog. Rosie and Rose were ultra popular about 20 plus years ago. Possibly fewer now. My DD has Rose as a third forename. We have lots of versions of "Rose" in our family history - Rosetta, Rosalie, Rosanna, Rose. All were second forenames but all the ladies used them as a first name! Except us!

Trustmeimadoggroomer17 · 02/08/2017 22:13

My DD second half of her name is rose everybkdy says her name is beautiful

NameChange30 · 02/08/2017 22:00

Which languages do you want the name to work in?

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blinkineckmum · 02/08/2017 22:00

Thanks everyone. Taking a break. I'll sleep on it. Ages to go but if I want to work on those subliminal messages I'd better get to work soon! Very happy to hear more suggestions in case DH isn't into any of the ones I like!

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PanannyPanoo · 02/08/2017 21:59

or Beth
or Amy absolutely love Meg. inspired my other thoughts!

pigeondujour · 02/08/2017 21:57

Mila is a good subtle nod to Meg too Grin

Dontrocktheboat · 02/08/2017 21:57

Rose is nice though, as is Meg.

Dontrocktheboat · 02/08/2017 21:57

Hope

NameWithChange · 02/08/2017 21:57

Iris
Sadie

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blinkineckmum · 02/08/2017 21:56

Actually, anything with an oo sound is probably out sue to my son's name. Shame!

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