Irene or Rose?

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Originally we settled on Irene Elizabeth Alexandra, but I nearly have some sort of attachment to Rose. I love Irene but I also love Rose! Whichever one I don’t use with this DD will be used if I ever have another. We love both middle names and will be keeping them the same no matter what name we choose.

Irene Elizabeth Alexandra
Rose Elizabeth Alexandra

Rose*

Irene is an old lady name, and not a cool one that should make a comeback. Rose is boring but a million times better than Irene.

Irine. It’s a breath of fresh air.

Another vote for Iris. I know it wasn’t an option but I prefer it to Irene.

I like Rose too but it always looks prettier written down than spoken. The actual sound “rows” is a bit dull for me.

Irene. Much more interesting. I’d love to hear of a little Irene!

Thank you for all the replies. I think I like how uncommon Irene is compared to Rose but there’s just something about Rose. I can’t actually come up with any nn for Irene, but for Rose DH likes Rosie.

Irene Rose?

Don't go Rose, it's nice but SOOOOO boring!

What about Roisin, Irish for Rose? Has similar ‘een’ sound in Irene.

Irene is beautiful and elegant.
Rose is a bit unimaginative.

^are you on drugs?

Rose. Or Iris.

Rose Elizabeth Alexandra! Definitely!

Reeny is the usual nn for Irene. Rosie/Rose is so much nicer.

Irene. I know about 3 baby Rosies.