Quirky or classic?

[ozzyfroggy]

I'm looking for reactions to the names Daphne and Rosanna.

My husband and entourage are keen on Daphne but I can't help hearing daft knee... It does go well with our surname and I do find it quite charming though.

I like Rosanna but my husband says it's a gypsy name. I think it's strong and feminine though...

I like them both

Rosanna is better than Daphne

Both nice names. Rosanna is really lovely.

I like Rosanna but dislike Daphne for the same reason as you!

I absolutely love both of them.

I prefer Daphne to Rosanna I think.
Rosanna doesn't seem strong to me but a bit dippy.
But if you don't like each other's names then maybe try and think of a compromise name rather than choosing one of these?

I love them both

Classic and quirky both. I like them.

I love Rosanna, and it also gives a Rose/ Rosie/ Anna variation.

Daphne is awful. Rosanna is better although I prefer Roseanne.

Daphne is gorgeous! Beautiful, classic, underused name.

I think they're both nice, prefer Daphne though.

Rosanna is beautiful, don’t like daphne

Daphne was not a good character in Mallory Towers only use of the name I’m aware of 😁

I like both a lot - but they do have different vibes.

I love Daphne! Sorry I find Roseanna a bit dull.

You have to think about nicknames too. Even if you insist on full name when they get to school it will get abreviated. So, Rosie, Annie, daffy, daf etc.

Prefer Rosanna.

Daphne far too old lady for me I'm afraid!

Not keen on either but would choose Rosanna, Lots of NN.

Absolutely love Rosanna!

Don't like other name at all.

I totally love daphne

@Spanglebangle

You have to think about nicknames too. Even if you insist on full name when they get to school it will get abreviated. So, Rosie, Annie, daffy, daf etc.

No, it won’t automatically be abbreviated. I know many Jonathans, Elizabeths, Victorias, Catherines etc who have never been known by an abbreviated version of their name

I prefer Daphne and think it’s probably about to have a Renaissance (Bridgerton?) It’s definitely more classic. I don’t like Rosanna, sorry. Even with the a it makes me think of Roseanne Barr.

Have you thought about something else that’s in a similar style? Rosamond, Rosalind? Phoebe?

I think they're both lovely. On balance I think I ever so slightly prefer Daphne.

As actual part Romany, there are no Rosannas in our family tree. I like Daphne, but it is a bit marmite.