Marley rose

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What do you guys think of the name Marley rose for a girl?
And which way is better spelling Marley or Marlie?

I definitely prefer 'Marlie'.

The only way I've seen it is as Marley, for two boys I know. I'm not really sure which I prefer, maybe Marley because like I say that's the only way I've seen it x

Marley Rose is fine.

Marlie doesn't look right to me but then I've only ever known Marley's so it may just be what I'm used to.

Marley definitely brings Bob Marley to mind so I'd go for Marlie or Marlee

I love Rose but Marley just makes me think of the dog from the film, sorry! Not a big fan of double barrelled first names, could be a bit of a pain for the child and sounds a bit cutesy if she wants to be a barrister!

What about Marnie Rose?

To be fair all 3 Marley's I've known (2 of them are dogs, the other a 9yo boy) are all named in honour of old Bob and it's the first connection everyone guesses just by saying it so you may be on to something there shortandannoying :o

Marley = dog for me too I'm afraid. Marnie is a good suggestion tho!

I'm not a fan of Marley but love the Marine Rose suggestion.

Marley Rose...Glee

I only know one Marley, and he's a 7 year old boy. Marnie might be a better option.

Marley = dog, Dublin park or singer. If you must use it I'd spell it Marley.

That is surprisingly pretty OP!

I hate the name marnie. I wasn’t intending it as an double barrelled first name just as a first and middle. Thanks for the input guys. I did just check and it is mostly used as a girls name.

I’ve only ever encountered male Marleys.

I know a female Marlie, and one male Marley.

I did just check and it is mostly used as a girls name.

Not in England and Wales.

Marley was the name of Scrooge's dead partner in "A Christmas Carol". Jacob Marley, admittedly, but he is referred to as Marley throughout. He also appears as a ghost in the story, so "Marley Rose" makes me want to finish off with "from the dead"!

Unfortunate connotations, I would say.

Marley after the soppy dog in Marley & Me?

Or after the reggae singer?

Both male.

No!
Unless you want every dog within a 10 mile radius to come running every time you shout Marley!

I know 2 both girls. Better spelling I think is Marlee.

I don’t like it all, it has a very ugly sound. It is also very popular with both children and dogs at the moment.

I know a male Marley and a female Marlee

@Sophisticatedsarcasm it's our my short list for our baby girl if she doesn't suit the one we have planned.

I had loads of comments about it being a dog name but I know it to be both.. I don't see it predominantly as a dogs name atall!

It's a beautiful girl name.. And I think the spelling Marley is the nicest. I when I see Marlie my eyes see it as Marnie, which I see you don't like either!

@Sophisticatedsarcasm just to clarify.. The only dog comments I got were on here when I posted my shortlist. All my family and friends have loved Marley when I have mentioned it