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Charlotte, Pippa or Rose?

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Summerloving17 · 23/06/2019 13:41

Hi all,

My name choice keeps changing but have decided I want something relatively classic and that wouldn’t result in teasing due to our surname which is enough to tease about!!

These 3 are my favourites and now leaning towards pippa as I dislike the nn Charlie and my husband doesn’t like Rose (or Rosa/Rosalie).

Any thoughts? X

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Snowy81 · 25/06/2019 01:58

Charlotte, nn Lottie

CoffeeRunner · 25/06/2019 00:26

Definitely not Pippa. Quite apart from the meaning in other languages, it has a very harsh sound to me.

Charlotte & Rose are both nice. If not a bit dull.

HPLikecraft · 25/06/2019 00:07

Rose is a great name.
I’m less keen on the others.

Tavannach · 24/06/2019 02:30

Rosa

TrixieFranklin · 24/06/2019 02:28

Rosanna, Rosemary, Rosa are all great 'Rose' names!

Shadow1234 · 24/06/2019 01:29

Charlotte with nn Lottie
Rosa is also nice

londonloves · 23/06/2019 17:27

What about Rosetta? I love it, husband doesn't though

mothertobe789 · 23/06/2019 17:19

Charlotte. Nn Lottie instead of Charlie

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Summerloving17 · 23/06/2019 17:17

Thanks everyone! Very useful tips re Pippa too!
I will see if I can persuade my husband re Rose! X

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GinevraWeasley · 23/06/2019 16:21

I am a Charlotte and I have never been called Charlie. My parents didn't like Charlie either so never used it and my childhood nickname has stuck through to adulthood.

Fatkins · 23/06/2019 16:10

Charlotte

Jemimapuddleduckpancake · 23/06/2019 16:10

Not Pippa !! It means 'blowjob' in several languages, apparently.

Charlotte and Rose are both lovely but I prefer Rose. Although surely if you don't like Charlie and your husband doesn't like Rose, you can't really use either?

Sophronia · 23/06/2019 15:48

I like Rose the best, but maybe Pippa would be a better choice if your husband doesn’t like Rose and you don’t like Charlie. I prefer Pippa short for Philippa though.

Ellmau · 23/06/2019 15:28

Philippa? I believe that's what Pippa was originally the diminutive for so you could still call her that while giving her a more universally accepted first name.

DramaAlpaca · 23/06/2019 13:44

I'd choose Charlotte Rose with the diminutive Lottie.

I'd think very carefully about Pippa as it really doesn't travel well. It means very rude things in different European languages, apparently Shock