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Caroline or Rosie

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Sandstormbrewing · 17/08/2018 19:46

Which do you prefer? DH isn't sold on either. Middle name would be Eirlys and something else.

Also any suggestions for a boy? Currently have a Rufus.

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Sandstormbrewing · 17/08/2018 20:48

I'm erring on the side of Caroline I think. When we were happy DS I really liked Iris, but it's so popular now!

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MadisonAvenue · 17/08/2018 20:41

I love Caroline, a friend has a 5 year old Caroline and she's adorable.

Your choices made me think of Neil Diamond songs actually, and my friend's Caroline is referred to as Sweet Caroline Smile

firsttime17 · 17/08/2018 20:37

I love Rosie, traditional and very pretty name! Rufus is a great name for a boy!x

MorrisDancingViv · 17/08/2018 20:36

I love Caroline, wish I could use it. Caro is cool for a diminutive.

I don't mind Rosie but prefer it as a diminutive for something else like Rose, Rosemary, Rosalyn etc

Rufus and Rosie also sounds a bit like a TV sitcom siblings

PaulHollywoodsSexGut · 17/08/2018 20:16

I really like Caroline

Both Caroline’s I know age posh, awesome, free spirits with fantastic glossy hair

joggingon · 17/08/2018 20:13

Love Caroline

Threeandabit · 17/08/2018 20:13

I like Caroline best but I don't particularly like it when shortened to Caz. That's the only thing that would put me off.

WobbleTime · 17/08/2018 20:12

I like them both. But if you already have a Rufus I would go for Caroline.

Sittingonthefence83 · 17/08/2018 20:08

Caroline is a lovely name. I also know and cool, clever, kind Caroline who is in their late 20's and although not an uncommon name it's not a 'popular' name so there probably won't be another Caroline in her class at school!

HelloBrass · 17/08/2018 19:51

The coolest and nicest girl I know is called Caroline. She's early 30s.

I find Rosie a bit twee... I like Rose but I'd be worried Rosie would end up as the nn & that really puts me off

ThroughThickAndThin01 · 17/08/2018 19:49

Rosie.

Or
Sadie
Dulcie

nellierose · 17/08/2018 19:47

I love the name Rosie, I think Caroline is maybe a little dated, the only Caroline’s I know are middle-aged

Rufus is a great boys name