I asked you a while ago what your favorite R-names were and I drew some inspiration from that list.
I like the letter R, so I was wondering, which one would you pick and why? Which one is your least favorites? Any comments, associations and images very much appreciated.
Is Riley too feminine now to be used for a boy? I think it’s fine on a girl but much nicer on a boy. I would pronounce Rian more like ree-an, not Ryan.
Not sure if I would use Ruxandra. I find it intriguing, but dislike all possible short forms.
[name_f]My[/name_f] favourite would be [name_f]Romy[/name_f] - sparkly, lively, and warm - stylish and colourful in vibe just a fun, versatile name.
[name_f]My[/name_f] least favourite is Ruby-Rose - it is a bit gimmicky/descriptive or associated with one person who pulls it off
[name_f]My[/name_f] other favourites would be:
[name_f]Rosalia[/name_f] (bouncy, elegant and bright)
[name_f]Rosalind[/name_f] (literary, sleek and sharp)
[name_f]Ruby[/name_f] (bubbly and bright)
[name_f]Rowenna[/name_f] (earthy and witchy)
Intrigued by Ruxandra too. Kind of rugged and grand
I know several male Rileys - I don’t think it feels too feminine - very unisex to me. [name_m]Rian[/name_m] is cool - I prefer it to [name_m]Ryan[/name_m]
I love [name_f]Romy[/name_f], [name_f]Rosalind[/name_f], and [name_f]Rowenna[/name_f] so much! [name_m]Rowen[/name_m] is such a pretty nickname for [name_f]Rowenna[/name_f]
I pronounce [name_m]Rian[/name_m] ree-an too and I love it!
[name_f]My[/name_f] favourite by a mile is [name_f]Rowenna[/name_f] which has my heart . I won’t repeat everything I said in the first thread re associations, but the imagery I get is literary gothic / desolately beautiful landscapes. I find her poetic, evocative, windswept, and simultaneously soft and strong. I think she’s heartrendingly beautiful.
[name_f]My[/name_f] second choice is [name_f]Romy[/name_f], which I just love the sound of and find sweet.
[name_f]My[/name_f] least favourites are the more masculine options [name_f]Ronnie[/name_f] and [name_f]Riley[/name_f], I just don’t like this style of name especially on a girl and don’t find any beauty there.
She’s elegant, strong, has lovely literacy associations with Shakespeare I love the play As you like it and I like that she’s both connected to roses (my favourite flower) along with horses (one of my favourite animals) honestly Rosalind makes me smile.
I also love Romy, Rosalia and Ruby. But I agree with others Ruby-Rose is a bit gimmicky. However I have met twin girls named Ruby + Rose which I thought was sweet but I think as just one name it’s a bit much.
My least favourite Ruxandra for me she just doesn’t look visually appealing. I appreciate that she’s a Romanian feminine given name off Persian origin essentially a variant of Roxana a name I do like and if you have Romanian/Persian heritage she may appeal to you but for me I’m not keen on how the name looks. I’m also not keen on Ronnie. Ronnie is popular for boys where I live but I dislike for both boys and girls.
Concerning boy names Riley definitely works for boys where I am Riley ranks #70 for most popular boy names but only #207 ranking for girls. I actually love Riley for boys he’s handsome, outdoorsy and sweet.
I’m not keen on Rian feels a little too trendy I prefer Ryan.
[name_f]My[/name_f] favorites are [name_f]Ruby[/name_f], [name_f]Rosalia[/name_f], and [name_f]Rosalind[/name_f]. [name_f]My[/name_f] least favorites are Ruby-Rose (to descriptive together) and [name_f]Roni[/name_f] (I’m assuming since they were written together that this is meant to me an alternative spelling of [name_f]Ronnie[/name_f] but I instictively pronounced it to rhyme with [name_m]Tony[/name_m] which I don’t like the sound of).
I agree with you about [name_f]Riley[/name_f], it feels much fresher and interesting on a boy.