Opinions about Rocío Verónica and nn Ro

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Hi! I’m considering this combo Rocío (ro-thee-o) Verónica. Both are very commons names in Spain but we’re moving to London (brit husband) and I’m not sure if Rocío (spanish for dew) is a very unusual name or too stranger so I’m giving a second, and more international, option with Verónica.

Not sure if it sounds too spanish but I would like to keep some spanish flavour xD My husband also like Rocío Victoria.

The nickname could be Ro due it’s a ro in both names or maybe Vero, very usual nn for Veronica here.

I’m overthinking about all this and I’m a mess :sweat_smile: :sweat_smile:

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[name_f]Rocío[/name_f] is pretty but its pronunciation might be more challenging. Of course she could go by [name_f]Rosie[/name_f] as a nickname. Im in the US though so maybe less of an issue in [name_u]London[/name_u]. And yes of course [name_f]Ro[/name_f] works too!

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[name_u]Rocio[/name_u] [name_f]Veronica[/name_f] is stunning - but I do think at first people in the UK would say Ro-cee-o or Ro-shee-o at first, but that could be corrected easily enough

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Yes I would think you’ll get Rock-io, Ross-io or even Roch-io before a TH. It seems to have the Ro-See-o pronunciation on Nameberry and elsewhere - assuming it’s a dialect variation but just to say some might think it’s this version…

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Agreed. It’s such a pretty name though and I love your idea of Ro as a nickname because it’s in both parts!

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Yes, that Ro-See-o pronunciation its very usual in southern Spain, kind of Andalusian accent (with that gypsy-flamenco touch) :smile: Ro-thee-o its the correct form but can be a little posh sometimes

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[name_f]Rosie[/name_f] is a lovely nickname. Roci is also a nn for [name_f]Rocío[/name_f] and it sounds very similar, maybe with a softer sound for the S.

Thanks!! :smiling_face_with_three_hearts:

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Yes, we’re not used to so short nickname and could be a little weird, but I love it! :grin:

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Agreed :blush: Chío (tchee-o shee-o) its also a nn (kind of baby-talk) for [name_f]Rocío[/name_f] so it could be fun :grin:

Thanks!! :smiling_face_with_three_hearts:

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Thanks everyone for your time and kindness!! Your comments are really helpful to me :smiling_face: :smiling_face_with_three_hearts:

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One of my best friends is a [name_f]Rocío[/name_f] nn [name_f]Ro[/name_f] :heart: I agree the pronunciation could be tricky for non-Spanish speakers, but not a big deal.

[name_f]Rocío[/name_f] it is too Spanish, but it’s also too beautiful!

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While people may not pronounce her name correctly at first glance… she’ll meet people who will in her life. These names are absolutely beautiful! I adore [name_f]Ro[/name_f] as a nickname, too. Not only is it intuitive for Spanish and [name_f]English[/name_f] speakers, it’s just so bright and cool. [name_f]Rocío[/name_f] is a gorgeous way to honor her Spanish heritage and the love of her family!

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