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Names to go with this surname?

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turnthepage · 02/05/2021 18:11

Hello Smile

I'm expecting DC1 currently and don't yet know the sex. DH and I can't put our finger on any stand out names just yet and would love some help!

Baby's surname will be Rose, so no floral girl names, or anything that could sound like a scented candle Grin and for boys we just would like something that flows well and doesn't sound too "soft" with the surname.

All help very welcome! Smile

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turnthepage · 02/05/2021 18:29

Several family members' names have been mentioned on here which is funny to read 

I hadn't thought of the name confusion thing @SelkieFly, good point!

A few we like to help with our taste..

Boys

Arthur, Albi - Are these too popular?
Rowan/Robin/Remy - Are these too many Rs (or even too feminine?) with our surname?

Girls

Aurelia/Emmeline - Maybe a mouthful?
Matilda - Quite popular?

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BramStoker · 02/05/2021 18:26

As Rose can be both a first name and a surname I would avoid using any names which are equally flexible or your DC will spend their life explaining 'No it's not Rose James, it's James Rose'

Caroline Rose
Lucinda Rose
Imogen Rose
Beatrice Rose
Amanda Rose

Dominic Rose
Jonathan Rose
Matthew Rose
Robert Rose

SelkieFly · 02/05/2021 18:23

Elizabeth Rose
Eleanor Rose
Eloise Rose
Margaret Rose
Miriam Rose
Marianne Rose
Susannah Rose
Annabel Rose
Juliet Rose
Penelope Rose
Phoebe Rose
Lydia Rose

Go for something with three syllables that is a very recognisable name, so that there's no ''confusion'' with the name.

Murray Rose would confuse me a little, I wouldn't be certain if it was Murray, Rose.

Dominic Rose
Nicholas Rose
Barnaby Rose

For boys, don't use anything that's slang for penis.
ie, William Rose, could be willy rose.

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turnthepage · 02/05/2021 18:22

@MountainPeakGeek Moira for a girl sure has a ring to it Grin

Keep the suggestions coming everybody! Thank you all so much!

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ShoppingPrecinctPrincess · 02/05/2021 18:21

Leon Rose
Henry Rose
Lucas Rose

Molly Rose
Robyn Rose
Felicity Rose

AutumnNymph · 02/05/2021 18:21

Amelia Rose was what popped into my head as soon as I saw your last name.

RedPandaFluff · 02/05/2021 18:20

I think three syllables to counterbalance the single-syllable surname would flow nicely . . .

Benjamin Rose
Oliver Rose
Samuel Rose

Christina Rose
Isobel Rose
Jessica Rose

ladygindiva · 02/05/2021 18:19

Hannah Rose
Cassandra Rose
Alexandra Rose
Elizabeth Rose
Margot Rose

Dylan Rose
Arthur Rose
Edward Rose
Antony Rose
Marcus Rose

MysteriousMonkey · 02/05/2021 18:19

Michael
Harry
Samuel
Thomas

MysteriousMonkey · 02/05/2021 18:18

Jennifer
Hannah
Isobel
Alexandra

MountainPeakGeek · 02/05/2021 18:18

David Wink

DonutsAllRound · 02/05/2021 18:16

I went to school with a Rebecca Rose. Fabulous name.

NewlyGranny · 02/05/2021 18:15

Murray Rose was a champion Australian swimmer back in the day. That's a strong name.

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