Peter, Sabina and...

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%)
  1. 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.

  2. [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”

  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_f]Roe[/name_f], [name_u]Remi[/name_u]?

  4. 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).

  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?
    No tongue-twister at all.

  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?
    It sounds vintage, still youtful and classic to me, not like a mash-up but not unique either.

  1. Which one sounds the best with siblings’ names? [name_f]Dorothy[/name_f] “[name_f]Dottie[/name_f]”
  2. [name_f]Do[/name_f] you think [name_f]Apolline[/name_f] would have spelling/mispelling issues? Yes, also issues with pronunciation.
  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_f]Mare[/name_f],
  4. 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].
  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? 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].
  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 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!

  1. Which one sounds the best with siblings’ names? I love [name_f]Polly[/name_f] and [name_f]Rosemary[/name_f] with sibs
  2. [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.
  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_u]Rory[/name_u], [name_f]Roz[/name_f]
  4. 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.
  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? It’s a bit awkward for an American accent.
  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 love [name_f]Rosemary[/name_f]. Feels old and fresh all at once. She got my vote :slight_smile:

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.

  1. 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.

  2. [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.

  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]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]?

  4. 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.

  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 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.

  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?
    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.

  1. 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].

  2. [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.

  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_f]Molly[/name_f], [name_f]Mae[/name_f], [name_u]Rory[/name_u], Roro, [name_f]Roe[/name_f]

  4. 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.

  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?
    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].

  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?
    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.

  1. 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.
  2. [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…).
  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]?
    I totally concur with the suggestion of [name_u]Rory[/name_u] !
  4. 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].
  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?
    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.
  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?
    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!

  1. Which one sounds the best with siblings’ names? I prefer [name_f]Apolline[/name_f].
  2. [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
  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]? I don’t know
  4. Is [name_f]Dorothy[/name_f] perhaps still too old-fashioned even paired with my kids’ names? No I think it works
  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? Yes it flows well
  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?

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!

  1. 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.

  1. [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.

  1. 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]

  1. 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.

  1. 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

  1. 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…

  1. Which one sounds the best with siblings’ names? [name_f]Rosemary[/name_f] definitely.
  2. [name_f]Do[/name_f] you think [name_f]Apolline[/name_f] would have spelling/mispelling issues?- Yes.
  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_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.
  4. Is [name_f]Dorothy[/name_f] perhaps still too old-fashioned even paired with my kids’ names?- No.
  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?- It’s 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?- 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]?