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Rosalind vs Rosaline
Rosalind has been on my name list for quite some time, but lately, I'm finding my self quite enchanted with Rosaline (rose-a-leen). It's slightly softer sounding, which appeals to me. So wdyt? Rosalind or Rosaline. Either way, the nicknames Rose and Rosie would most likely be used. Check out my ever changing name list! http://www.behindthename.com/pnl/137889Mom to Amalia and Jon
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Rosalind is one of my all-time favourites. I can see why you like Rosaline but for me it lacks the classic appeal of Rosalind.
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I think Rosalind sounds solid and finished. Rosaline is softer and seems unfinished in sound. So, I guess that means I just agree with you.
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I actually find Rosalind slightly softer sounding and prefer it for that reason.
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I think I prefer Rosalind. I'd usually have said Rosaline, but recently the -een sound has been grating on my ears. I pronounce 'd' quite softly, and to me, Rosaline is the harsher sounding of the two. Rose is a lovely nickname, Rosie too.
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Rosalind doesn't have pronunciation issues. Rosaline does - rose-a-lin, rose-a-lien, rose-a-leen, and that's before you get to the Rose versus Roz possibilities.When I say it, and when all the Rosalind people I've ever known have said it, it's been Roz-a-lind and they haven't had nns. Rosanne has a roz as well, but Rosemary, Rosamond and Rosalie all have rose-. Could be different in other dialects.
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I think that's what I struggle with the most, the Roz vs Rose sound. I definitely prefer th Rose sound, however, Rosemary, Rosamond, Rosalie and just plain Rose don't quite do it for me. Hmmm, will have to think on this...
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I really love Rosalind, ever since I learnt about Rosalind Franklin, who also happens to be a great namesake. I'm not a fan of -een ending names, I'm not sure why, they just don't appeal to me soundwise. But I like the gentle 'lin' sound of Rosalind, with the final 'd' to top it off. I really think it's a beautiful vintage name that's still strong, grounded and no nonsense, so it's definitely my favourite of the two.
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I would never say Rosaline the way you do (I say "ROZ-a-lyne"), so if pronunciation ease is an issue, Rosalind is the winner. "Rose-a-leen" IS very pretty I totally agree, but I would need constant reminding it was said that way. I'd always say "roz-a-lyne" in my head when seeing the name. But, maybe I'm the odd one out!
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Rosaline if you're pronouncing it to rhyme with divine. That's whimsical and Shakespearean and I love it.Rosa-leen, not so much.Rosalind is nice, but heavy.
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