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Opinions/ middle names for Rogue

305 replies

Robyn578 · 28/01/2018 19:53

I have been looking for names for a little while. I want something unusual thats not going to crop up everywhere and Rogue is the only name ive really fallen in love with! I would use it for either a boy or a girl. Middle name for a boy would be John after a family member, but im worried Rogue John sounds a bit like a dodgy curry! Middle names for a girl would either be Evangeline, joan or Elizabeth. Does anyone have any opinions/suggestions/alternatives? (No Rogans or logans please!)

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NowtSalamander · 31/01/2018 20:32

Thank you for this thread, OP. Just thank you.

user1485182339 · 31/01/2018 20:28

Thanks kaytee

YourWinter · 31/01/2018 20:21

You do know the definition of 'rogue', don't you? What an awful thing to name a child. Kids don't like weird names, but that would be beyond weird - just cruel.

PunkrockerGirl59 · 31/01/2018 20:18

Step away from Mumsnet OP.
You've been told that Rogue is a hideous name and it is
But please ignore the equally hideous alternatives suggested on here.
These threads always go this way -
I want to call my child
First few posters, please don't, it's awful.
Then the 'helpful' posters pile in with a list of equally shite made up alternatives Hmm
MN baby names thread is my guilty pleasure but I rarely feel the need to comment. But Rogue, ffs OP.

ThinkingQueSeraSera · 31/01/2018 20:11

You CANNOT call your child - who will one day be an adult - rogue. It's dreadful. You child will be judged. He or she will probably be bullied. They might struggle to get jobs.

It's not about you it's about another human.

kaytee87 · 31/01/2018 20:09

@user1485182339 she means rogue. She said upthread she was aware of the meaning when it was pointed out,

kaytee87 · 31/01/2018 20:08

I think people forget their babies are actual human beings that will go through school, life, work etc having to use their name every day. A child is not a cute little accessory that you can call a stupid 'name' because it's 'yooneeek', they actually have to live with it.

user1485182339 · 31/01/2018 16:52

So, I've read through the OP's comments, and most of the others, but I can't seem to figure out if perhaps the OP meant 'rouge' rather than 'rogue'? How are you pronouncing it OP?

HennaTattoo · 31/01/2018 16:33

Bandit is the name of Gerard Way's daughter ( my chemical romance)..same sort of connotations. But I wouldn't choose either.

wowfudge · 30/01/2018 19:28
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OracleOfDelphinium · 30/01/2018 18:59

^^ pmsl, wowfudge

wowfudge · 30/01/2018 16:30

Glad you are having a rethink OP. It's not actually name and has such awful connotations.

As for the boy called Raider, he'd have to be called Twix in the UK, surely?

DPotter · 30/01/2018 13:23

I typed in Cafe Rogue into my phone, and the predictive text came back with Rough. Rogue is not a name; it's a word with negative meanings. You would be saddling your child with at best a name he would have to spell out and explain (Yeah I know. Mum thought it would be cool) and at worst be the subject of sniggers and mockery.
Please seriously seriously re-consider

Shmithecat · 30/01/2018 13:17

There's a reason it's not common OP. Because it's bloody awful.

Mrsknackered · 30/01/2018 13:02

Rogue Juan

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Pansiesandredrosesandmarigolds · 30/01/2018 12:07

Rogue is an excellent middle name. Not a first name.

Rogue John Smith - godawful

John Rogue Smith - awesome.

SoFancy · 30/01/2018 12:04

How about Roger?

LadyMonicaBaddingham · 30/01/2018 12:01

Rogue Rage

VanillaSugar · 30/01/2018 11:33

Love you DrRanj Grin

ShowMeTheElf · 30/01/2018 11:32

OP: I think there are enough people pointing out that the dictionary definition of Rogue probably makes it unsuitable in most people's eyes. Herewith some unusual/sci-fi names that you may also like:
Storm
Leia
Anakin
Flash
Han
Chiana
River
Cal
Hal
Romo
Lemuel
Sorsha
Kael
Nelwyn

Keep looking: you will find something that you love. Good hunting!

Littleraincloud · 30/01/2018 11:32

Such a weird fashion to name children random words.

DrRanjsRightEyebrow · 30/01/2018 11:18

What about Cretin? Miscreant? They are similar. Or for a similar sound... Toad?

DrRanjsRightEyebrow · 30/01/2018 11:15

@VanillaSugar

Fintinlimbimftangftang Rogue Biscuit Barrel

Actually spat out my tea. Wins thread.

MumGoneMild · 30/01/2018 11:15

I died at Rogue runner

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iknowimcoming · 30/01/2018 11:11

On a more serious note I do know someone with a dog called rogue. It suits him.