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Final decision on these names: Rosa, Sophie, Rae or Elle.

61 replies

Amy891 · 24/01/2026 15:44

Rosa Robertson
Sophie Robertson
Rae Robertson
Elle Robertson

Any thoughts appreciated. Thank you.

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DemonsandMosquitoes · 25/01/2026 17:31

Rosa is the nicest name but doesn’t go with your surname.
Sophie is rather wet.
Dont like the others.

sprigatito · 25/01/2026 15:54

I like Rosa, but I would use it as a shortening for Rosalind.

Elle is a “nothing name” and Rae just isn’t very nice.

Sophie goes well with your surname and is pleasant enough but a bit boring.

Talkwhilstyouwalk · 25/01/2026 15:50

OnlyMabelInTheBuilding · 24/01/2026 16:21

Rosa, although I think I’d make it Rosalie, with Rosa for short

Me too!

Cocktailsandcheese · 25/01/2026 15:48

Sophie sounds best and is a lovely name

blizymitzy · 25/01/2026 13:28

Rosa

AgnesMcDoo · 25/01/2026 13:07

Sophie 💯

Baguetteandcheese · 25/01/2026 12:49

As much as Rae is over done as a middle name along with Rose/Grace/May, I do think Sophie Rae Robertson has a ring to it. As long as it’s not hyphenated.

user1492757084 · 25/01/2026 12:47

Sophie and Ella sound best with Robertson.

Rae and Rosa I prefer with other surnames.

AlwaysRightISwear · 25/01/2026 12:14

Another vote for Sophie with your surname.

JollyGreenSleeves · 25/01/2026 11:57

Sophie. The others don’t flow with the surname.

DuchessOfNarcissex · 25/01/2026 11:52

ScullyD · 25/01/2026 00:50

My middle name is Rae. Didn’t realise it was so hated!

if im honest i like it as a middle name but not first

It's a surname, and fine as one.

My dislike is because it's a filler middle name and popular as a hyphenated name.

EleanorReally · 25/01/2026 08:58

Rosa
Sophie

dislike Elle
why not Ellie?
dislike Rae

pouletvous · 25/01/2026 08:56

Ella is nicer than Elle.

Makingpeace · 25/01/2026 08:56

Sophie. The rest sound awful.

Greenpeanutsnail · 25/01/2026 08:56

I love Rosa, Rae and Sophie, but I think Sophie goes best with Robertson. I’m not against alliteration, but I just don’t think Rosa and Rae work so well with Robertson. Not keen on ‘Elle’ as it sounds like a letter, but that’s possibly unfair of me. Ella is overdone, but does sound nice with Robertson.

luckylavender · 25/01/2026 08:54

Like them all except Rae

wizzler · 25/01/2026 08:47

Rosa or Sophie

Pettenell · 25/01/2026 08:24

Sophie for sure!

As someone who grew up with an alliterative name and hated it, I'd avoid Rosa and Rae. Elle is okay and my second choice.

Gabitule · 25/01/2026 00:53

Sophie

ScullyD · 25/01/2026 00:50

My middle name is Rae. Didn’t realise it was so hated!

if im honest i like it as a middle name but not first

MidLifeStrife · 25/01/2026 00:05

I don't like Rae at all. Elle doesn't sound finished. Sophie is classic but a bit meh/boring as well.

I love Rosa though and it's nice with Robertson.

alexdgr8 · 25/01/2026 00:00

Sophie definitely.
Head and shoulders above the rest.

redlorryyellowbus · 24/01/2026 23:58

I liked Rosa until I saw your surname.

Then switched to Sophie.

Although in dc’s class there’s Sienna Smith, Arthur Alexander and Lexi Lewis and no one bats an eyelid so now I say Rosa again!

mumwithallthebooks · 24/01/2026 23:51

Another vote for Sophie (or Sophia) Robertson. Elle or Rae as middle names if you really like them. Rosa doesn't go with Robertson unfortunately, or at least not to my ear!

Happy2026 · 24/01/2026 23:45

Rosa or Rae