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Rose?

17 replies

MarieFromStMoritz · 20/04/2011 07:38

My DH really likes Rose. It is probably the best name he has come up with so far, but I am not sure. Is it boring? Common? We have quite a grand surname (think: Palmer-Tomkinson) so it needs to fit with that.

What does everyone else think? Thank you

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WhatOnEarthIsIt · 20/04/2011 07:57

Classic and beautiful IMO

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MarieFromStMoritz · 20/04/2011 07:58

Thanks . Could I also ask your opinion on mine (Hispanic baby girls' name thread). Thanks again

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KristinaM · 20/04/2011 07:58

I agree with what on earth

Annie456 · 20/04/2011 10:59

I'm hoping for a Rose if this one is a DD

DH isn't quite as convinced as he feels like it sets the child up with lots of pre-conceptions based on the name - a bit like Grace (which I also love). I just think it's a beautiful, classy and timeless name.

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otchayaniye · 20/04/2011 12:24

I don't mind it but its ubiquitous round my parts. And a former neighbour used to walk round our building barking at her daughter like she was a dog: 'Rose, Rose, Rose, stop that, Rose, I'l give you 10 seconds, Rose, Rose, Rose ROSE ROSE ROSE' every morning on the way to the childminder and it's put me off the name forever.

ChickensHaveNoEyebrows · 20/04/2011 12:25

Love it.

TeacupTempest · 20/04/2011 14:47

I like it but am biased.

TobyLerone · 20/04/2011 14:55

Love it. I have a friend with a 'Rose' and it's lovely.

Hatterbox · 20/04/2011 16:57

One of the most beautiful classic names of all time.

Prinpo · 20/04/2011 17:45

Beautiful, all the lovelier for not adding to it (Rosa, Rosie, etc.).

Off to have a look at your choice...

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MarieFromStMoritz · 20/04/2011 18:28

Thanks Prinpo. I think I have decided on Rose for a middle name.

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missmelo · 20/04/2011 18:29

Rose is beautiful and often relegated to middle name, its a stunning stand alone first name!

vegasmum · 21/04/2011 16:36

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flyingspaghettimonster · 23/04/2011 03:02

My daughter is Rose Marie. I wanted it to be Rosa Marie, but my family vetoed it as too catholic (even though hubby's family are Catholic, go figure?) - but if you think Rose is too boring, go with Rosa... I love both. My daughter looks exactly like an English rose too - so it is a great classic name.

Lonnie · 23/04/2011 07:50

Beautiful name I do prefeer the Rosa unlike Prinpo I dont feel that is "adding to it" but Rose is lovely on its own

No not common imo she wont meet many others

NinkyNonker · 23/04/2011 13:13

I love it, but am a little biased! Never met another one, and only ever heard of it as a middle.name which I think is a shame.

We have had no end of compliments on dd's name, and she really suits it. (8 mo.) We chose it because it is classic, pretty, feminine without being weak and washy. Is a real name, just not often used so still a little unusual without being weird or tempt bullying in later years! She has a slightly more normal middle name (Amelia) that she could use if she really hated Rose for whatever reason

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