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Middle name for Rowan (girl)

43 replies

Rach2310 · 20/08/2017 17:50

We've found out we're having a little girl. Although I was firstly set on Rowan for a boy, I really have fallen in love with it for a girl.

My partner isn't 100% as he thinks it's too masculine , but I'm working on him!

Our surname is two syllables (rhymes with Dalton) so I'm thinking we need a really girly one syllable name to make it flow.

Any suggestions welcomed. Thank you!

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measureformeasure · 13/09/2017 19:03

There's a girl at my daughter's nursery called Rowanne, which I think is pretty. There's also a couple of (male) Rowans

rainbowduck · 13/09/2017 18:26

I love Rowan. It was on my list.

BigGlasses · 13/09/2017 16:58

Ah, I'm in Scotland, which might explain the 'Row argument' pronouciation. I love both.

Cagliostro · 13/09/2017 12:06

I'll still be using Row as in boat, I think I read somewhere that the Row as in argument is more commonly used for girls in Scotland? But I may have imagined it.

I have only ever met boys and girls with the boat version myself (SE England)

ChardonnaysPrettySister · 13/09/2017 11:58

Ottilia

BigGlasses · 13/09/2017 11:56

How are you pronoucing it? May effect which middle names go better. The females I know tend to use Rowan with row as in arguement, or ouch. The males I know (to be fair only Rowan Williams and Rowan Atkinson) tend to be Rowan as in row a boat, or (fish) roe.

ZuzuMyLittleGingersnap · 13/09/2017 05:53

Rowan is a gorgeous name.
Wink

Agree with Sugarpie and SirNiall:

Rowan Elise flows beautifully.

SirNiallDementia · 12/09/2017 12:57

Rowen Elise
Rowan Amelia
Rowan Felicity
Rowan Genevieve
Rowan Madeleine
Rowan Coralie

WrittenandGrown · 12/09/2017 12:56

Rowan Rose.

Frazzled2207 · 12/09/2017 12:53

Agree Rowan Olivia flows beautifully. I love it for boys and girls. Our DS was a Rowan until I decided he didn't look like one. But I'm sure it'll suit your dd.

SasBel · 12/09/2017 12:51

Sorbus runs away sniggering

Congratulations, hope everything goes well!

Rowan Elizabeth,
Rowan Holly,
Rowan Pansy,
Rowan Hope,
Rowan Ash,
Rowan Hope,
Rowan Phoebe,
Rowan Claire,

All work in my head!

strawberrypenguin · 12/09/2017 12:45

Willow
Ruby
Elizabeth

BlueChampagne · 12/09/2017 12:44

Agree something girly:

Rowan Francesca
Rowan Juliet

Applesandpears56 · 12/09/2017 06:08

For a girl I would spell it rowane

Rowane Lucille

Cagliostro · 11/09/2017 16:20

I'm having a Rowan Astrid, but we are having two middle names so going to search the thread for inspiration now :o

NikiBarbie · 11/09/2017 16:16

Rowan Alexandra

Awwlookatmybabyspider · 11/09/2017 13:20

Rowan Aurora.
Rowan Mirabelle
Rowan Lilibelle
Rowan Darcie
Rowan Isabella
Rowan Faith
Rowan Fae
Rowan Daisy

DuggeeHugs · 11/09/2017 04:35

Rowan Elizabeth sounds lovely

Redemma82 · 10/09/2017 21:26

My little girl is Rowan Olivia- everybody always comments on what a beautiful name it is 😍

ozymandiusking · 20/08/2017 22:14

Tree

WaxOnFeckOff · 20/08/2017 21:20

Rowena instead?

Joinourclub · 20/08/2017 20:58

I absolutely love Rowan for a girl.

Lydia
Amelia
Felicity
Alicia
Madeleine

17caterpillars1mouse · 20/08/2017 20:50

I was also going to suggest Rowan Elisabeth. Rowan Isobel and Rowan Isabella sound lovely too.

If your set on one syllable though

Rowan Fae or Rowan Elle

I really do think a longer name works better though

MadeForThis · 20/08/2017 20:43

Willow

ifigoup · 20/08/2017 20:37

Other names with the cadence of Elizabeth also work:

Rowan Persephone
Rowan Virginia
Rowan Calliope
Rowan Ophelia
Rowan Aurelia
Rowan Cordelia
Rowan Evangeline