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Yes, I think it would work. Classic names are coming back in, but they aren't too popular (if you get what I mean. They're unique but aren't out of fashion). I like the name Rosemary anyway and I think it would be nice to see it on a little girl.

I really like Rose, too. I like Rosemary, as well, I think more of the herb than any Rosemary's baby connotations. (I've never seen the movie). I think a lot of nature-y names are coming back into style (if they ever went out...). Also floral names, and although this isn't really a floral name, many people might think of the flower before the herb.

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I think Rose would be a natural nn for Rosemary; Romy is more creative, but completely doable.

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I took at your name list and thought Rosemary Amalia or Rosemary Elizabeth would be good combos.

Definitely. Names in the categories Rosemary fits into are the essence of cool these days. I like it a lot myself.

yes

Absolutely. I know a Rosemary in her twenties (goes by Roey).

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I'm 19 and had a classmate named Rosemary. She pulled it off just fine, and I think it'd still work now :) It's a sweet name. I think I prefer it without the nicknames

I think Rosemary would definitely work, I mean, why not hey? It is a classic type of name imo and I would love to meet a little girl with this name. That said, I do prefer Rose to Rosemary. Romy is nice too, but I wouldn't use it myself.

Of course it would! I don't see anything wrong.

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If you're worrying about Rosemary's Baby, I don't think that many young people have seen it or even heard of it.

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Rose is a name on its own. Why not Rosie as a nickname for Rosemary?

I prefer Rosemary to both Rose and Romy. As you said, they can be used as nns and it's also a good name in itself. Versatility is important.

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I know a 24-year-old Rosemary who doesn't go by a nn; she's always been happy with her name and never had a moment's trouble. So, yes, why not?

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If I had to choose a Rose name, I'd have difficulty choosing between Rosemary and Rosamond.

Absolutely; it's lovely! I've only personally known one bearer, from the time she was a teen and through her early twenties; she'd be an early thirty-something by now, I think. For me, this name is all "nature", including lovely imagery of bees busy about blue blossoms in the warmth of the afternoon sun (which I've tried photographing); nothing "old lady" about it for me. I think your nicknames work just fine.

I think it is totally usable today. Rosemary with the nickname Rose or Romy is very sweet. I like Romilly nn Romy better, but Rosemary works too.

It totally would! I honestly don't see why it wouldn't; it's such a beautiful name! I absolutely adore it; it's one of my favorite girl names! I'm not a fan of nicknames, and I think you'd be better off using Romy or Rose rather than Rosemary. I don't care for Romy, but Rose is great!

I know a Rosemarie who is about seven years old, so I would say that Rosemary is very usable. I also like both Rose and Romy.