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Honest thoughts on Hazel and Rose

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Zelie8 · 16/09/2024 11:03

Hi all,

We like these two names (not together) but would like to know how they are received - I know it’s what we like that counts but I found it helpful in the past to use MN as a sounding board for a name as it revealed some connotations and unfortunate rhyming words we hadn’t considered!

I don’t love how popular Rose is but I also think it’s classic and timeless which appeals. But maybe it’s having a moment actually as it’s a common middle name. Hazel: I like the link to nature (not that it’s important we have that) and think it’s cute but also ages well.

If anyone has any other short (max two syllables) girl names you think we might also like I’d love to hear them! We clearly like a z sound going by these two names.

Thanks in advance!

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SallyWD · 20/09/2024 19:49

I absolutely love Rose. Not so keen on Hazel. I don't think it has a pleasant sound.

CheeseWisely · 20/09/2024 18:52

I also know a baby Hazel and it's lovely 🥰

MyBigFatGreekSalad · 20/09/2024 18:51

Ooh I absolutely love hazel!

Rose is pretty but very common, especially for a middle name.

Am805463 · 20/09/2024 12:01

Hazel is quite nice and I prefer Rosa to Rose.
how about Tansy?

ODFOx · 20/09/2024 11:59

I think that both Rose and Hazel are lovely.
I also think that Heather is due a revival.

RedOnyx · 20/09/2024 11:41

Tamsin and Lynsey also have the Z sound you like.

AdaColeman · 20/09/2024 11:30

While I agree that Rose is pretty, it is simply too overused at the moment, there must be thousands of little Roses out there!
Other longer Rose names such as Rosemary or Rosamund will inevitably be shortened to Rose, so you still have that super popular problem.

I'm not at all keen on Hazel, with all the pretty names available, why would you name your child after a nut?
Have you considered Zelda or Zinnia since you like Z names?

Pocketfullofdogtreats · 20/09/2024 11:09

Hazel reminds me of the rabbit in Water ship Down. But it's fine as a name.
Rose is gorgeous - fabulous flower, everyone can spell it, timeless. Mind you, my mum was Rose and she hated it! Maybe because every birthday card and box of soap she was given had bloody roses on it!
If I could pick a flower name I'd choose Dahlia.

ohnoi · 20/09/2024 10:59

I love them both. I'd go with Rosa over Rose. Absolutely love Hazel.

Marcipex · 20/09/2024 10:48

Hazel is old and frumpy. Sorry.

Rose is nice but I much prefer Rosa.

Azalea is a lovely nature name and has a z.

muddyford · 20/09/2024 09:31

Hazel is lovely.

HarpyBirthday · 20/09/2024 09:30

Both nice names and both relatively unusual.

Don't personally know any Hazels or Roses (quite a few Rosies)

BigBlueTeapot · 20/09/2024 09:27

How about Rohaise?
Has sounds from both....

TheYearOfSmallThings · 20/09/2024 09:17

I know lots of Hazels - they are generally over 45 (it must have been popular at the time in Ireland) and I think of it as a name for that age group, because I haven't met any little ones. I only know two Roses, one a toddler and the other a pensioner - I know a lot of Rosas though, mostly aged about 8-10.

I definitely prefer Rose to Hazel, and I think I prefer it to Rosa.

Probablywont · 20/09/2024 09:11

I don’t like Hazel at all. I find it very old-fashioned and I’ve never known one. Rose is nice. It’s used as a middle name a lot. I know a Rosie.

RedOnyx · 20/09/2024 09:07

I have a great-aunt Hazel. I think it's a lovely name. Rose I find dull.
You might like:

Liza
Zoe
Zoya (Ukrainian, Bulgarian, etc form of Zoe)
Mavis (the v sound is similar to z)
Jasmine
Aster
Astra
Ezra (usually for boys but there's a girl called Ezra at my daughter's nursery)
Liv
Ivy
Evyn

GreenTeaLikesMe · 20/09/2024 03:14

I know two Roses and neither of them are Rosie, so I don't think it needs to be avoided if you don't like Rosie (I don't).

wizzler · 17/09/2024 14:09

Love both . Also like Rosalind, Rosalie and Rosanna

BigBoysDontCry · 17/09/2024 11:13

BarnacleBeasley · 16/09/2024 22:39

Where I live (Scotland) Hazel was incredibly popular about 50-60 years ago, so is not ready for a comeback yet. There are lots of late middle aged Hazels and their friends are all called Sandra and Lorna. It would be weird for a baby here, but if you live in England where it doesn't have that association I think it's nice enough.

I'm in Scotland too but I do think Hazel is ripe for a comeback, but then one of my favourite names is Lorna so what do I know.... 😂

I see Hazel as quite quirky and strong and it also reminds me of the song Hazey Jane.

I like Rose too but would probably go with a longer version like Rosamund or Primrose although those aren't really my taste.

cookieowner · 17/09/2024 10:56

I am a Hazel and hate my name and always have done
There's so many other lovely girls names to choose from !

Shambles123 · 17/09/2024 10:42

Faye ?

I loved that one, dh vetoed.

Shambles123 · 17/09/2024 10:42

Cora or Nora ?

Darcy?

No z though, sorry.

I like Hazel, it is one dc's middle name. She is not keen on it though.

AltitudeCheck · 17/09/2024 10:38

Hazel will always be the rabbit in Watership Down to me, even thinking about that film/ book / music makes me tearful!!

Goody2ShoesAndTheFilthyBeast · 17/09/2024 10:34

They're both nice enough.

Moveoverdarlin · 17/09/2024 10:33

I really dislike Hazel. I think it’s so old fashioned but not in a classic way, just a dated way. Reminds me of a buxom, farmers wife in a dirty pinny with straw in her hair.

I like Rose, prefer Rosie though.