I keep changing my mind on this, originally I loved it as two first names. I do think it's a beautiful name and for me it has the sence of strength and beauty that I want in a name. I love how Rose softens the strong sounding Ivy. I love how it looks written down. I Iove the balance of the two names together and I love that it makes it slightly different and less likely to meet another with the same name, at school etc.
However, the more I say it I wonder if it is too much of a mouth full? I think I would rarely use her full name out loud and would probably call her Ivy most of the time. I don't know if I'd feel almost a bit silly saying Ivy Rose out loud in the park or wherever we are.
Problem is DH is absolutely sold on the name, the Rose part was his choice. He doesn't want just Ivy on it's own and he talks about the name with such enthusiasm all the time, I'm not sure how to express my concern with it. Also he has already taken to using the nickname Vee so I'm not sure how ofter he would use the full name either.
Even if we don't use the full name at home it will be used in school and everywhere else. I'm imagining her name being called in the register every morning and again wondering if it's just a bit much.
However if we have Rose as just a middle name I know it will barely ever get used and it seems a bit of a waste. I'd never considered having a middle name before and DS doesn't have one so what would be the point other than it to be there if she chose to use it? As I said DH has already said no to it being a middle name, but I wondered if I can talk him round if it's the best option.
So confused? Please help!