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Classic baby girl names to go with Rosa, not too popular

88 replies

Faithincats · 04/08/2026 06:10

Due baby girl #2 in the next few weeks and we can't settle on a name. With our daughter, we always had a name in mind so this is new territory! Big sister is Rosa. I'd describe our style as quite classic while not wanting something super popular, although I am more concerned about the name's popularity than partner is. We'd prefer a name that doesn't end in "a".

Any preferences from our current shortlist, or names that we've missed and should consider?

Names we have shortlisted:
Evelyn (nn Evie) - my partner's current favourite
Mabel - my current favourite
Hazel
Harriet
Annabel
Zoe

Names that one of us has vetoed:
Isabel/Isabella
Maeve
Florence
Constance
Anya
Nina
Clara
Madeleine
Meredith
Margot
Jasmine

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mathanxiety · 04/08/2026 14:10

I like the names you've shortlisted. All would go well with Rosa, apart from Zoe. I think Zoe has too much of the Z sound alongside Rosa. Also, Ro and Zo would be too much as nicknames.
Hazel might be too much Z too.

I think Harriet or Mabel would be gorgeous.

There are far too many Evelyns with nn Evie out there.

Alternative succestions:
Alice
Edith
Anna
Juliet
Cecelia

Jk987 · 04/08/2026 13:59

ToadRage · 04/08/2026 12:54

Evelyn is too common these days and I do not get the current popularity of Mabel, its horrible.

From your list I like Harriet and Annabel. Why not stick with the floral theme:
Daisy
Iris
Lily
Hebe
Marigold
Pansy

Not Pansy! Imagine the teasing 😩

Jk987 · 04/08/2026 13:57

Harriet is lovely

cityliving99 · 04/08/2026 13:56

Maria?
Would gel with Rosa?

inkgirl · 04/08/2026 13:53

I quite like Harriet

SwedishEdith · 04/08/2026 13:49

Mary
Lois

Timeforatincture · 04/08/2026 13:44

Hazel and Mabel becoming very popular.

What about Marion, Marina, Jean.

Calliopespa · 04/08/2026 13:37

I like Harriet, Hazel and Annabel, but think Hazel goes best with Rosa.

Sunshineclouds11 · 04/08/2026 13:12

Elodie
Nell
Madeline
Holly
Clara
Beatrice
Cecilia
Esta

Ridley4 · 04/08/2026 13:06

How about May?

PossumHollow · 04/08/2026 13:02

Evie is way too popular. Mabel is on its way and is probably a bit too trendy for me though I think it might be a bit too niche still to ever reach a similar level as Evie. But as it is in fashion you’d probably end up with a few around at the same time

Alternatives:

Edith
Audrey
Sylvie
Vivienne

ChocolateCinderToffee · 04/08/2026 12:56

Nina Phoebe Charis Letitia

ToadRage · 04/08/2026 12:54

Evelyn is too common these days and I do not get the current popularity of Mabel, its horrible.

From your list I like Harriet and Annabel. Why not stick with the floral theme:
Daisy
Iris
Lily
Hebe
Marigold
Pansy

SecretSquirrelSect · 04/08/2026 12:27

Edith nn Edie - similar to Evie but not so overdone/ubiquitous

Cecily
Sorrel
Ruth
Alice
Bea
Elise
Etta

plasticplate · 04/08/2026 12:19

I thought Zoe before I saw your list.
Also Amy.

MabelAnderson · 04/08/2026 11:17

I really like Evelyn and Annabel. They have a similar feel to Rosa without being on the same flower theme. Harriet is another elegant name, but very different somehow from Rosa. Not sure that really matters though.
I think the names you like are elegant in general and classic. Mabel is a bit different from those, it is sweet on a tiny girl but not as elegant on a grown woman .

Awwlookatmybabyspider · 04/08/2026 11:11

Oh I love Mabel. I also love Maple.

Rosa &
Tess.
Nancy
Pearl
Olive
Nell
Polly
Marie
Emily (Not as many of them around now)
Faye

GrillaMilla · 04/08/2026 10:57

Mabel is a lovely name and goes perfectly with Rosa

TheyGrewUp · 04/08/2026 10:55

Meriel
Marnie
Naomi
Hebe
Sybil

I like Mabel.

Silverbirchleaf · 04/08/2026 10:51

Martha
Darcy
Tansy
Hannah
Gemma
Florence
Helena
Suzannah
Ruthie

Missj25 · 04/08/2026 09:22

Faithincats · 04/08/2026 06:10

Due baby girl #2 in the next few weeks and we can't settle on a name. With our daughter, we always had a name in mind so this is new territory! Big sister is Rosa. I'd describe our style as quite classic while not wanting something super popular, although I am more concerned about the name's popularity than partner is. We'd prefer a name that doesn't end in "a".

Any preferences from our current shortlist, or names that we've missed and should consider?

Names we have shortlisted:
Evelyn (nn Evie) - my partner's current favourite
Mabel - my current favourite
Hazel
Harriet
Annabel
Zoe

Names that one of us has vetoed:
Isabel/Isabella
Maeve
Florence
Constance
Anya
Nina
Clara
Madeleine
Meredith
Margot
Jasmine

I love the name Quinn lately for a girl .

MinPinSins · 04/08/2026 09:15

What do you define as too popular? Both your and your partner's names are top 20, which I would define as popular!

DuckWrap · 04/08/2026 09:01

If you don’t want super popular then cross Evelyn/Evie off your list. Every other girl is an Evie. It’s so popular it’s dull.

I like Annabel and Zoe, Infact I only know one child called Zoe.

knutthebrute · 04/08/2026 08:15

Violetta / Violet

Eightchallenge · 04/08/2026 08:11

I think only Annabel from your list fits the criteria. Mabel in second as it is perfect with Rosa but is getting popular. Evie is very overdone.

I really like Eloise/Elise with Rosa, as suggested by PPs.

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