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Rosalie when I've already got a Jacob

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JellyBeansHaveNoAgeLimit · 13/06/2014 21:54

We named our son Jacob as we liked the name even though twilight was pretty popular at the time. He's nearly 2 now & we haven't had anyone ask if he was named after the twilight character thankfully!

However I am now 23 weeks pregnant & thinking of Rosalie if its a girl. Would that be going a step too far? Its the only name DH have agreed with so far!

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TheDetective · 13/06/2014 21:57

Yes!

I love both names.

I loved Twilight!

But definitely don't use the two names together!

Trills · 13/06/2014 22:06

They weren't a couple, or even in the same family.

And it's not exactly guaranteed to become a classic.

FatherSpodoKomodo · 13/06/2014 22:19

As I've never read or seen Twilight I had no idea there was a connection between the names. Both are lovely names though, I'd go for it.

Will many people make the connection?

nasara · 13/06/2014 22:22

I've read the books and seen the films and I don't think it's too much. It's not like you're calling her Renesme! If it concerns you, how about Rosa? Gorgeous name.

Chocotrekkie · 13/06/2014 22:25

I think Jacob is so popular it's not that strongly linked to twilight. I can think of quite a few Jacobs I know.

Rosalie i've only ever heard from twilight - with a Jacob as well I would think you are a massive fan and think it was a bit Hmm to call both your kids names from it..

Devora · 13/06/2014 22:28

Lovely names. I don't know Twilight so wouldn't make the connection.

LavenderCakes · 13/06/2014 22:33

Both lovely names. Tbh I think Twilight will die a death - I teach teenagers and they haven't been reading it anywhere near as much lately. And it's never going to be a school text or anything that will give it proper legs. Go for it, I reckon!

Helpys · 13/06/2014 22:37

They're lovely names and I don't think people will make the connection. Who remembers the names of the characters in 'Love Story' or 'Annie Hall'?

Helpys · 13/06/2014 22:38

Hmm well I guess we all know the name of one character in 'Annie Hall' Blush

FatalCabbage · 13/06/2014 22:39

I've read the books and seen the films, and wouldn't have made the connection. It's not like Edward and Bella, or Ron and Hermione, or similar.

Lovely names!

Shallan · 13/06/2014 22:43

I've read the books, watched the films, and clicked on this thread because I couldn't work out why Jacob and rosalie together could possibly be a problem!

It wouldn't occur to me to even think of the books, so I really wouldn't worry about it.

Pebbles0934 · 14/06/2014 07:53

I've read the books, watched the films.... Didn't make the connection either!

I'm sure you will be fine.

RAFWife12 · 14/06/2014 10:39

Love Twilight, didn't make the connection when I read the title of your post! I clicked through to see what the problem was!
I doubt there are many that would make the connection. Both lovely names Smile

chipsandpeas · 14/06/2014 11:15

i have read the books and seen the films and i didnt make the connection

CruCru · 14/06/2014 14:25

Would you consider Rosalind or Rosamund instead?

Alisvolatpropiis · 14/06/2014 16:48

I meant the connection but I wouldn't think it would be odd.

Alisvolatpropiis · 14/06/2014 16:49

*made

JellyBeansHaveNoAgeLimit · 14/06/2014 17:40

Think the general consensus is go for it then! Only trouble is, Dh has told me he doesn't like the spelling & wants to spell it Rosalea which i don't likeAngry

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Alita7 · 14/06/2014 18:13

I think twilight was a fad.
I wouldn't do personally as I've only ever hear rosalie in twilight but if you really love the name then do it. People might remember Jacob Edward and Bella in 5 years time but rosalie will be totally forgotten unless you've read the books recently.

I wouldn't bat an eye lid at Jacob and jasper or Jacob and Alice (other characters).

Alita7 · 14/06/2014 18:18

other spellings, Rosalea, Rosaleigh, rosalee, rosaly. though I totally agree that rosalie would be the best spelling.

Rosa- Leigh or Lee might help get around the twilight thing?

KeeperOfBees · 14/06/2014 18:20

I love Rosalie too. It's a popular traveller name.

restandpeace · 14/06/2014 18:21

I really would'nt worry

BrianTheMole · 14/06/2014 18:24

It reminds me of the cockney slang for cuppa tea. Nice name but I couldn't use it because of that.

NickiFury · 14/06/2014 18:26

I was a HUGE Twilight fan but I didn't put that together.

I think it's fine.

Chillycamper · 16/06/2014 19:52

I know a Jacob and sister Romilly if you want something similar

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