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[Opinions] Thoughts on Rose
Hi all. I am expecting a baby in October. I don't know the gender yet. I am considering the name Rose and am interested in hearing other people's opinions on this name. I was planning on using the name Claire, but my sister-in-law gave birth to a girl a few weeks ago and named her Clare. Any suggestions for names similar in style to Claire?Thanks in advance!
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I prefer Rose as a middle name. Perhaps you could find a different first name to complement Rose.
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I think Rose is absolutely lovely and underused as a first name. I would use it myself. It's a timeless name that will age well with her.
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Count me among those who think Rose is a great first name choice.Everyone has already suggested the names I would have suggested.
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I find Rose super-boring.As for names similar in style to Claire:Julia
Frances
Helen
Lucy
Alice
Eleanor
Lillian
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I love the name Rose. I think it has a very feminine sound without being too frilly or overly sweet. I think it's very fresh as a first name after so long in the "filler" middle name crowd. I like it much better than Claire, which I generally find too sweet for my tastes.Stylistically, I think Rose is in a romantic, luxuriant, and fairly secular crowd. Similar:Evelyn
Catherine or its spelling sisters
Vivian
Renata
Antonia
Adele
Marion / Marian
Avis
Maris / Maren
Cecily
Corinne / Corinna
Camille / Camilla
Gloria
Jane
Sylvie / Sylvia
Iris
Anne / Ann / Anna
IsoldeClaire for me is more sweet, girly, innocent. Similar names:Susannah (especially with my favorite nn Sunny)
Caroline
Briony
Johanna
Julia / Julie / Juliet
Lily
Matilda
Alice
Alma
Alba
Emily / Emma / Emmeline
Lucy
Eloise
Zoe
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Rose is a lovely name. It's strong while still being romantic. Plus, you get the super cute Rosie to go with it. Names that remind me of Claire and Rose:Adele
Violet
Lena
Helen
Amy
Anne
June
Estelle
May
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Thank you for your input! I love your suggestions, especially Adele and Estelle!
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Rose is a beautiful name, I love it. As a mn it's overused and expected, even though it works with so many names, but as a fn it's different and sweet these days. Combos I like are Rose Amelia, Rose Evelyn, Rose Annabelle, Rose Elizabeth, Rose Matilda, Rose Miriam, Rose Olivia, Rose Audrey, Rose Jemima, Rose Juliet, Rose Katherine, Rose Coraline and Rose Georgiana.
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It is so good to hear people saying that they like Rose as a first name even though it is overused as a middle name! Thank you! That was something I was concerned about. I love the your combos, especially Rose Amelia, Rose Evelyn, Rose Annabelle, and Rose Olivia. On an unrelated note, your sons' names are incredible!
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Glad you liked some of my suggestions and thanks, I love my boy's names too! ;)
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Rose is lovely.
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Thank you! You chose beautiful names for your children!
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Agree. I especially like Skye. I remember you had to insist on her "e" on Skye, a teacher always made it Sky.
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My cat's name is Skye, but people always spell it wrong. Sorry. Just random stuff.
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Thank you :)
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I really like Rose. It is classic, but not fussy while still uber-feminine.Other names in similar style:Elise
Louise
Lucy
Grace
Emily
Emma
Julia
Celia
Cora
Ivy
June
Violet
HazelShort, but classic is what I am thinking.
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Yes, exactly! Short, but classic. Thank you for your suggestions!
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Rose is a lovely name for a girl. As a middle name it's rather boring and expected. But put it in the front and suddenly it's romantic and has retrained elegance. Plus, you can have fun with the middle name. But if you're looking for something like Claire, then how about Rose Adele or Rose Evelyn? Good luck! :0)

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You're good! I love Rose Adele! Thank you for responding!
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I love so many of the names you listed! Thank you! I'm happy Rose makes the list. :)
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I like Rose. It's simple sweet and classic. I do like Claire a lot, but find it a little more boring next to Rose's beauty. I think Rose is a good choice. Some other options for Claire would be :
Laura
Marie
Susan
Anna / Anne
Holly
Jane
Emily
Cora
Lily
Eden
Danielle
Hannah
Grace
Pauline
Juliet
Elise
Valerie
Julia
Ava
Eve
Amy
Amelia
Natalie
etc.
Hope that helps!
Congrats.
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You just made me so happy! I was pretty bummed when the name Claire (Clare, I suppose) was taken, but I understand...first come, first serve. Thank you for your input and your suggestions!
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I'd much rather be a Rose than a Claire/Clare. Good choice.Other names that kind of fall into the same category:Anna
Alice
Abigail/Abby
Catherine/Katherine
Caroline
Charlotte
Elizabeth
Ellen
Emily
Erin
Grace
Holly
Julia
Joy
Laura
Lauren
Lily
Lucy
Leah
Madeline
Maria
Molly
NatalieRachel
Rebecca
Ruby
Sarah
Sophia/Sophie
Victoria
Zoe/Chloe
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That makes me so happy to hear! Thank you! Thank you also for your suggestions! So many of the names on your list are other names I have considered.
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