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Rosa- sibling for Ava.

16 replies

Roo2526 · 27/11/2025 16:14

Yes or no?

or are we better with Rose?

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Roo2526 · 27/11/2025 16:30

We did also like Isla- but potentially more similar?

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Sunnycrispwinterrobin · 27/11/2025 16:31

I think Rosa is really pretty and lovely

Moreteaandchocolate · 27/11/2025 16:37

Rosa is lovely and nice with Ava. Rose does sound better with Ava but it’s more important to choose the name you love best than how it sounds with her sibling’s name imo.

Moreteaandchocolate · 27/11/2025 16:38

Ps Isla is nice too. Just pick your favourite and don’t overthink how they sound with Ava 😊

GreyhoundGal1 · 27/11/2025 17:48

I think if you're split between them, go for Rosa because saying Ava and Isla together is a lot more of a tongue twister! I also just prefer Rosa, sounds nicer with Ava.

SkaneTos · 27/11/2025 22:36

Rosa and Isla are both beautiful names.

theunbreakablecleopatrajones · 28/11/2025 01:05

Rose is the best combo but Rosa is fine

Isla is too similar

BoleynMemories13 · 28/11/2025 06:07

I'm finding it hard to advise as personally I don't like Rosa and find both Rose and Isla much nicer. I just find Rosa such a harsh sound, compared to the gentle Rose.

Personally I'd go for Rose, as Isla is a bit too similar to Ava. However, it's not my baby and fundamentally there's nothing wrong with Rosa, so if that's your favourite you should go for it.

Calliopespa · 28/11/2025 08:52

Rose or Rosa are lovely.

I'm less keen on Isla though I know its popular.

On balance, I think Rose is simple, pretty and classic.

Alexandrine · 28/11/2025 22:09

I’ve met a couple of Isla and Ava sibsets - I think it’s quite a popular pairing as both are “newly” trendy names (only been popular the last couple of decades or so). I do love the name Ava though, despite its trendiness, but I’m less keen on the sound of Isla.

Rose/Rosa is much more classic than Isla so would have been my preference anyway. I think that personally I would stick with Rose- it sounds slightly nicer with Ava to me and it’s much more popular the Rosa, so it could be fun for both girls to be able to get stuff from the shops with their names on.

GoodVibesHere · 28/11/2025 22:40

Do you like Rosie?

LadyGAgain · 28/11/2025 22:55

Rose

Kiwo · 29/11/2025 00:01

Rosa and Rose are both lovely

blackoverbillsmothers · 29/11/2025 00:47

Love Rosa. Rose is a no from me.

LivingTheDreamish · 29/11/2025 05:56

Both Rose and Rosa are lovely with Ava. I like that combo better than Isla.

KilliMonjaro · 29/11/2025 06:10

I think it sounds a bit much all ending in “A”

Rosa
Ava
Isla

So Ava & Rose sounds better together.

Ava & Ruby
Ava & Lois
Ava & Seren
Ava & Violet
Ava & Darcy
Ava & Bea
Ava & Hazel
Ava & Maisie
Ava & Leila
Ava & Eloise
Ava & Camille
Ava & Chloe
Ava & Florence

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