See the results of this poll: Peter, Sabina and… (please answer our questions below!)
Respondents: 57 (This poll is closed)
- Apolline nn Polly : 12 (21%)
- Dorothy nn Dottie : 18 (32%)
- Rosemary: 27 (47%)
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Which one sounds the best with siblings’ names?
I like them all.
[name_f]Dorothy[/name_f] brings out the old-fashioness of [name_m]Peter[/name_m] and [name_f]Sabina[/name_f].
[name_f]Apolline[/name_f] gives them a European vibe.
[name_f]Rosemary[/name_f] makes them feel vintage but still youthful. -
[name_f]Do[/name_f] you think [name_f]Apolline[/name_f] would have spelling/mispelling issues?
Yes, but not major ones. I’d tell other people “Apoll as in [name_m]Apollo[/name_m], I N E” -
What are some other nicknames besides [name_f]Rose[/name_f], [name_f]Rosie[/name_f] and [name_u]Romy[/name_u] that could work for a [name_f]Rosemary[/name_f]?
[name_f]Mary[/name_f], [name_f]Roe[/name_f], [name_u]Remi[/name_u]? -
Is [name_f]Dorothy[/name_f] perhaps still too old-fashioned even paired with my kids’ names?
No, but it does make the set and especially [name_m]Peter[/name_m] sound quite old-fashioned (but not too much). -
Does [name_f]Apolline[/name_f] roll off the tongue nicely when paired with [name_m]Peter[/name_m] and [name_f]Sabina[/name_f]'s names or is it a tongue-twister?
No tongue-twister at all. -
Does [name_f]Rosemary[/name_f] feel fresh, unique and cheery or just like a mash-up of two “plain” traditional names… As if we’re out of ideas?
It sounds vintage, still youtful and classic to me, not like a mash-up but not unique either.
- Which one sounds the best with siblings’ names? [name_f]Dorothy[/name_f] “[name_f]Dottie[/name_f]”
- [name_f]Do[/name_f] you think [name_f]Apolline[/name_f] would have spelling/mispelling issues? Yes, also issues with pronunciation.
- What are some other nicknames besides [name_f]Rose[/name_f], [name_f]Rosie[/name_f] and [name_u]Romy[/name_u] that could work for a [name_f]Rosemary[/name_f]? [name_f]Mary[/name_f], [name_f]Mare[/name_f],
- Is [name_f]Dorothy[/name_f] perhaps still too old-fashioned even paired with my kids’ names? I do not think so. I think [name_f]Dorothy[/name_f] fits in well with names that are popular now. Especially including [name_f]Dot[/name_f] and [name_f]Dottie[/name_f].
- Does [name_f]Apolline[/name_f] roll off the tongue nicely when paired with [name_m]Peter[/name_m] and [name_f]Sabina[/name_f]'s names or is it a tongue-twister? Honestly I am unsure how it’s pronounced. I would say [name_f]Sabina[/name_f] and [name_m]Peter[/name_m] and then stumble over [name_f]Apolline[/name_f].
- Does [name_f]Rosemary[/name_f] feel fresh, unique and cheery or just like a mash-up of two “plain” traditional names… As if we’re out of ideas? I feel neutral about [name_f]Rosemary[/name_f]. I adore [name_f]Rose[/name_f]. [name_f]Rosie[/name_f] and [name_f]Rosalie[/name_f] are sweet and adorable.
1. Which one sounds the best with siblings’ names? [name_f]Apolline[/name_f] and [name_f]Rosemary[/name_f] are tied, but I prefer the latter on its own.
2. [name_f]Do[/name_f] you think [name_f]Apolline[/name_f] would have spelling/mispelling issues? Yes. [name_m]Plenty[/name_m] of Appeline’s and [name_f]Appoline[/name_f]'s are possible.
3. What are some other nicknames besides [name_f]Rose[/name_f], [name_f]Rosie[/name_f] and [name_u]Romy[/name_u] that could work for a [name_f]Rosemary[/name_f]? [name_f]Mary[/name_f], [name_u]Remi[/name_u], [name_f]May[/name_f], [name_f]Posy[/name_f], [name_u]Rory[/name_u]
4. Is [name_f]Dorothy[/name_f] perhaps still too old-fashioned even paired with my kids’ names? I think so; I’m in the Southern US and [name_f]Dorothy[/name_f] “[name_f]Dottie[/name_f],” along with [name_f]Dolores[/name_f], is not quite out of the retirement zone yet.
5. Does [name_f]Apolline[/name_f] roll off the tongue nicely when paired with [name_m]Peter[/name_m] and [name_f]Sabina[/name_f]'s names or is it a tongue-twister? I think it goes perfectly with [name_m]Peter[/name_m] and [name_f]Sabina[/name_f], and isn’t a tongue-twister.
6. Does [name_f]Rosemary[/name_f] feel fresh, unique and cheery or just like a mash-up of two “plain” traditional names… As if we’re out of ideas? I think it’s perfectly on target with your sibset. The word “refreshing” comes to mind – it needs more love!
- Which one sounds the best with siblings’ names? I love [name_f]Polly[/name_f] and [name_f]Rosemary[/name_f] with sibs
- [name_f]Do[/name_f] you think [name_f]Apolline[/name_f] would have spelling/mispelling issues? A bit. [name_f]Polly[/name_f] makes it much accessible.
- What are some other nicknames besides [name_f]Rose[/name_f], [name_f]Rosie[/name_f] and [name_u]Romy[/name_u] that could work for a [name_f]Rosemary[/name_f]? [name_u]Rory[/name_u], [name_f]Roz[/name_f]
- Is [name_f]Dorothy[/name_f] perhaps still too old-fashioned even paired with my kids’ names? No. I actually love [name_f]Dorothy[/name_f] with sibs too, but not [name_f]Dottie[/name_f]. [name_f]Thea[/name_f] would be nice.
- Does [name_f]Apolline[/name_f] roll off the tongue nicely when paired with [name_m]Peter[/name_m] and [name_f]Sabina[/name_f]'s names or is it a tongue-twister? It’s a bit awkward for an American accent.
- Does [name_f]Rosemary[/name_f] feel fresh, unique and cheery or just like a mash-up of two “plain” traditional names… As if we’re out of ideas?
I love [name_f]Rosemary[/name_f]. Feels old and fresh all at once. She got my vote
1. Which one sounds the best with siblings’ names?
I think that [name_f]Apolline[/name_f] and [name_f]Dorothy[/name_f] sound best with the siblings’ names.
2. [name_f]Do[/name_f] you think [name_f]Apolline[/name_f] would have spelling/mispelling issues?
Probably to a certain degree, but I think the spelling issues will be minimal if you’re going to call her by a nickname. I know an [name_f]Apollonia[/name_f] in real life and she loves her name. She has been able to get by without any major headaches, but she also usually goes by the nn [name_f]Apple[/name_f].
3. What are some other nicknames besides [name_f]Rose[/name_f], [name_f]Rosie[/name_f] and [name_u]Romy[/name_u] that could work for a [name_f]Rosemary[/name_f]?
[name_f]Ro[/name_f], [name_f]Roz[/name_f], [name_f]Rosa[/name_f], [name_f]Mary[/name_f], [name_u]Remy[/name_u]
4. Is [name_f]Dorothy[/name_f] perhaps still too old-fashioned even paired with my kids’ names?
Not at all, [name_f]Dorothy[/name_f] seems spunky and fresh to me at this point. It has been so long since I’ve met a [name_f]Dorothy[/name_f]!
5. Does [name_f]Apolline[/name_f] roll off the tongue nicely when paired with [name_m]Peter[/name_m] and [name_f]Sabina[/name_f]'s names or is it a tongue-twister?
I think [name_f]Apolline[/name_f] rolls of the tongue quite nicely, and pairs well with [name_m]Peter[/name_m] and [name_f]Sabina[/name_f], but especially with [name_f]Sabina[/name_f]. Both are very sophisticated and European sounding.
6. Does [name_f]Rosemary[/name_f] feel fresh, unique and cheery or just like a mash-up of two “plain” traditional names… As if we’re out of ideas?
For me, it feels like the latter. [name_f]Rosemary[/name_f] is the only name you’ve listed that feels old to me, and it’s my least favorite with your other childrens’ names.
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Which one sounds the best with siblings’ names?
All work fine, but [name_f]Dorothy[/name_f] and [name_f]Rosemary[/name_f] are the best fit with your other children’s names for me. -
[name_f]Do[/name_f] you think [name_f]Apolline[/name_f] would have spelling/mispelling issues?
Honestly, yes. [name_m]Even[/name_m] after correction, I’d predict that people would continue to put the wrong number of p’s and l’s in. -
What are some other nicknames besides [name_f]Rose[/name_f], [name_f]Rosie[/name_f] and [name_u]Romy[/name_u] that could work for a [name_f]Rosemary[/name_f]?
[name_f]Roe[/name_f], [name_u]Rue[/name_u] and [name_f]Posy[/name_f] would be really sweet! Maybe even [name_f]Roxy[/name_f]? -
Is [name_f]Dorothy[/name_f] perhaps still too old-fashioned even paired with my kids’ names?
Not at all - it has exactly the same sweet, gentle, storybook, yet solid vibe as [name_m]Peter[/name_m] to me. [name_f]Dottie[/name_f]/[name_f]Dot[/name_f] is very cute and retro-cool. -
Does [name_f]Apolline[/name_f] roll off the tongue nicely when paired with [name_m]Peter[/name_m] and [name_f]Sabina[/name_f]'s names or is it a tongue-twister?
I think it rolls of the tongue really nicely. It feels like a slight change in direction towards the more exotic and European, but [name_f]Sabina[/name_f]'s name is already heading that way so I don’t think [name_f]Apolline[/name_f] would stick out. -
Does [name_f]Rosemary[/name_f] feel fresh, unique and cheery or just like a mash-up of two “plain” traditional names… As if we’re out of ideas?
It doesn’t at all sound like a “mash-up”, or like you were out of ideas. [name_f]Rosemary[/name_f] is a lovely, very underused vintage name in its own right, and a nature name to boot. I definitely think it feels really fresh and will continue to do so for a good while; [name_f]Dorothy[/name_f] will start heading up the popularity charts again sooner, I think - it has that sweet, clunky-vintage feel that’s fashionable at the moment, and a cute, retro nickname. [name_f]Rosemary[/name_f] is equally lovely but more under-the-radar.
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Which one sounds the best with siblings’ names?
[name_f]Rosemary[/name_f] is my favorite with [name_m]Peter[/name_m] and [name_f]Sabina[/name_f], but all names work [name_f]IMO[/name_f]. -
[name_f]Do[/name_f] you think [name_f]Apolline[/name_f] would have spelling/mispelling issues?
Yes, but not extremely often. Maybe [name_f]Appoline[/name_f]/Apoline every now and again. -
What are some other nicknames besides [name_f]Rose[/name_f], [name_f]Rosie[/name_f] and [name_u]Romy[/name_u] that could work for a [name_f]Rosemary[/name_f]?
[name_f]Mary[/name_f], [name_f]Molly[/name_f], [name_f]Mae[/name_f], [name_u]Rory[/name_u], Roro, [name_f]Roe[/name_f] -
Is [name_f]Dorothy[/name_f] perhaps still too old-fashioned even paired with my kids’ names?
No, not at all! [name_f]Dorothy[/name_f] “[name_f]Dottie[/name_f]” is a really cute and fresh vintage name. -
Does [name_f]Apolline[/name_f] roll off the tongue nicely when paired with [name_m]Peter[/name_m] and [name_f]Sabina[/name_f]'s names or is it a tongue-twister?
No, [name_m]Peter[/name_m], [name_f]Sabina[/name_f] and [name_f]Apolline[/name_f] or [name_m]Peter[/name_m], [name_f]Sabina[/name_f] and [name_f]Polly[/name_f] sound great together.
Especially [name_f]Apolline[/name_f] and [name_f]Sabina[/name_f] are stunning names for sisters and [name_f]Apolline[/name_f]'s nickname [name_f]Polly[/name_f] has a similar feel to me as [name_m]Peter[/name_m]. -
Does [name_f]Rosemary[/name_f] feel fresh, unique and cheery or just like a mash-up of two “plain” traditional names… As if we’re out of ideas?
It does not feel plain at all! [name_f]Rosemary[/name_f] is a lovely vintage name that feels both sophisticated/traditional and fresh/spunky. I also love that [name_f]Rosemary[/name_f] is a nature name.
[name_f]Rosemary[/name_f] is my favorite! [name_f]Apolline[/name_f] is a great unique choice, but may have some spelling and prn issues.
- Which one sounds the best with siblings’ names?
I think [name_f]Rosemary[/name_f] sounds the best, though [name_f]Dorothy[/name_f] sounds lovely too. - [name_f]Do[/name_f] you think [name_f]Apolline[/name_f] would have spelling/mispelling issues?
It might … but then again, any name can with some people, so if it is the name you love the most, I would still go for it (and [name_f]Polly[/name_f] is actually a very sweet nickname that I think, for some reason, sounds better with [name_m]Peter[/name_m] and [name_f]Sabina[/name_f] than [name_f]Apolline[/name_f] in full…). - What are some other nicknames besides [name_f]Rose[/name_f], [name_f]Rosie[/name_f] and [name_u]Romy[/name_u] that could work for a [name_f]Rosemary[/name_f]?
I totally concur with the suggestion of [name_u]Rory[/name_u] ! - Is [name_f]Dorothy[/name_f] perhaps still too old-fashioned even paired with my kids’ names?
I wouldn’t worry about it ! It is still a very solid classic like [name_m]Peter[/name_m], with a little quirky side like [name_f]Sabina[/name_f]. - Does [name_f]Apolline[/name_f] roll off the tongue nicely when paired with [name_m]Peter[/name_m] and [name_f]Sabina[/name_f]'s names or is it a tongue-twister?
It depends on your accent ! I’m [name_m]French[/name_m], so it’s a no-brainer for me (it rolls, baby !), but my American husband finds it a bit harder (I tested it on him). But if she goes mostly by [name_f]Polly[/name_f], it may be much less of a problem. - Does [name_f]Rosemary[/name_f] feel fresh, unique and cheery or just like a mash-up of two “plain” traditional names… As if we’re out of ideas?
No, it sounds amazing and it IS a name of its own ! Team [name_f]Rosemary[/name_f] here (though really, with all three, you’re in good shape).
Best of luck and enjoy the arrival of your little girl!
- Which one sounds the best with siblings’ names? I prefer [name_f]Apolline[/name_f].
- [name_f]Do[/name_f] you think [name_f]Apolline[/name_f] would have spelling/mispelling issues? Yes I think. Nobody knows if there are 2 P or 2 L
- What are some other nicknames besides [name_f]Rose[/name_f], [name_f]Rosie[/name_f] and [name_u]Romy[/name_u] that could work for a [name_f]Rosemary[/name_f]? I don’t know
- Is [name_f]Dorothy[/name_f] perhaps still too old-fashioned even paired with my kids’ names? No I think it works
- Does [name_f]Apolline[/name_f] roll off the tongue nicely when paired with [name_m]Peter[/name_m] and [name_f]Sabina[/name_f]'s names or is it a tongue-twister? Yes it flows well
- Does [name_f]Rosemary[/name_f] feel fresh, unique and cheery or just like a mash-up of two “plain” traditional names… As if we’re out of ideas?
No I think it’s a very cute name but I prefer [name_f]Apolline[/name_f].
Thank you everyone who until now has given us their sincere answers to our questions and also a big thanks to those who have voted on our poll so far.
It’s hard for me especially, at this moment, to make a decision. [name_f]Apolline[/name_f] is a name that makes me happy and that I love with all my heart. It’s a name that in theory I would love to name my daughter, but in the more practical sense I’m not sure. [name_m]Just[/name_m] about all of you (minus the lovely [name_m]French[/name_m] berries who are already very familiar with the name and spelling), have claimed to think that [name_f]Apolline[/name_f] will be a troublesome name in terms of pronunciation and spelling. I’m in one of those naming predicaments where I’m freaking out because I feel like it’s THE name, but am afraid that it’ll be a nuisance to my child.
[name_f]Dorothy[/name_f] until now is second place in my poll and also in my heart. It’s a longtime love and fits perfectly with the storybook style I was hoping to create within my kids’ names, but… But I think it’s been on my list and in the back of my mind for so long, that it’ almost lost it’s sparkle and shine. I just can’t come to love it as much as I did before. My husband on the other hand, loves [name_f]Dorothy[/name_f] and is much more excited about it belonging to our baby than me.
And finally, the name that so far has received the most love, [name_f]Rosemary[/name_f]… This one actually didn’t enter the list until about two weeks ago when husband suggested it as a middle name and slowly began to push for it to be a first name contender. I guess you can say he loves it more than I do, although just like with [name_f]Dorothy[/name_f], it’s much more of a compromise. I like the name [name_f]Rosemary[/name_f] a lot, but don’t love the nicknames for it. [name_f]Rosie[/name_f], [name_f]Roe[/name_f], [name_f]Posy[/name_f], [name_f]Mary[/name_f], [name_f]Molly[/name_f], Rosebud… nothing appeals to me.
I guess we’ll just have to wait and see until baby is here. I’m almost wishing it’s a boy so we wont have so much trouble deciding!
- Which one sounds the best with siblings’ names?
I think either [name_f]Rosemary[/name_f] or [name_f]Apolline[/name_f] sound nice with the others.
- [name_f]Do[/name_f] you think [name_f]Apolline[/name_f] would have spelling/mispelling issues?
Well, more than your other two options, sure, but not enough to be a problem.
- What are some other nicknames besides [name_f]Rose[/name_f], [name_f]Rosie[/name_f] and [name_u]Romy[/name_u] that could work for a [name_f]Rosemary[/name_f]?
[name_f]Ro[/name_f], Roro, [name_f]Roz[/name_f], [name_f]Mary[/name_f], [name_f]Mare[/name_f]
- Is [name_f]Dorothy[/name_f] perhaps still too old-fashioned even paired with my kids’ names?
Maybe a bit. It’s my least favorite, personally.
- Does [name_f]Apolline[/name_f] roll off the tongue nicely when paired with [name_m]Peter[/name_m] and [name_f]Sabina[/name_f]'s names or is it a tongue-twister?
Sounds fine to me
- Does [name_f]Rosemary[/name_f] feel fresh, unique and cheery or just like a mash-up of two “plain” traditional names… As if we’re out of ideas?
Fresh, cute, and cheery. Not unique, but not boring or plain either.
I’m bumping this…
- Which one sounds the best with siblings’ names? [name_f]Rosemary[/name_f] definitely.
- [name_f]Do[/name_f] you think [name_f]Apolline[/name_f] would have spelling/mispelling issues?- Yes.
- What are some other nicknames besides [name_f]Rose[/name_f], [name_f]Rosie[/name_f] and [name_u]Romy[/name_u] that could work for a [name_f]Rosemary[/name_f]? [name_u]Rory[/name_u], [name_f]Zee[/name_f] (if you want to be edgy but this might be a little out there). But I do not think a nickname is something to be worried about. You’ll find a perfect one over time.
- Is [name_f]Dorothy[/name_f] perhaps still too old-fashioned even paired with my kids’ names?- No.
- Does [name_f]Apolline[/name_f] roll off the tongue nicely when paired with [name_m]Peter[/name_m] and [name_f]Sabina[/name_f]'s names or is it a tongue-twister?- It’s a tongue twister.
- Does [name_f]Rosemary[/name_f] feel fresh, unique and cheery or just like a mash-up of two “plain” traditional names… As if we’re out of ideas?- Personally in general I think [name_f]Rosemary[/name_f] is two “plain” names together but I think it’s cute and goes perfect with your sibset.
[name_f]Dorothy[/name_f]! [name_m]How[/name_m] I would love to meet a little girl named [name_f]Dorothy[/name_f]! Is there any chance of [name_f]Dorothy[/name_f] [name_f]Apolline[/name_f]?