Rosemary and Indigo... Thoughts?

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[name_m]Just[/name_m] curious about general opinions of these names. Not together or sibsets or anything, just as individual names.

Does [name_f]Rosemary[/name_f] sound too old lady-ish? Would other [name_f]Rose[/name_f] names be preferable for a child? How do you imagine a [name_f]Rosemary[/name_f]?

[name_u]Indigo[/name_u], is it too out there, or cute? I love nn [name_u]Indie[/name_u], but how well will [name_u]Indigo[/name_u] age? Where would it fit in a sibset, would you pair with more traditional siblings, go with a colour name theme, or something else? How do you imagine an [name_u]Indigo[/name_u]?

ETA: I’ll also add thoughts on Summer? I love the bright bouncy vibe but can’t imagine it on anyone over the age of 10, what other summery, fresh names are there? What would you use for a first name to Summer? (Also love Blossom but feel that’s too GP)

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I love [name_u]Indigo[/name_u]! [name_u]Indigo[/name_u] nn [name_u]Indie[/name_u] is on my own list, and I also adore [name_u]Indigo[/name_u] as a middle name. It’s definitely unique but [name_u]Indie[/name_u] makes it seem more usable and grounded. I’d picture an [name_u]Indigo[/name_u] to be confident, artistic, and outgoing.

Rosemary is nms. It’s a bit old fashioned for me but I also think it’s actually a bit awkward to say. I don’t know if a kid would mind having the name but it’s one where I can imagine it on a 5yo and a 65yo but not much in between.

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I don’t think [name_f]Rosemary[/name_f] is too old lady-ish. It sounds more like a vintage revival to me, maybe slightly timeless? I can imagine a [name_f]Rosemary[/name_f] of any age.

I don’t think [name_u]Indigo[/name_u] is too out there at all, it’s one of the trending names. I’d pair it with names like [name_u]Juniper[/name_u], [name_f]Avalon[/name_f], [name_u]Winter[/name_u]; so I guess quirky names.

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I love [name_u]Indigo[/name_u], I’m not sure I’d be brave enough to use it but I wish I was. [name_u]Indie[/name_u] is the cutest nn ever. [name_f]Rosemary[/name_f] doesn’t sound too old fashioned to me, older names have been making a huge come back recently. I have a friend who just had an [name_f]Edith[/name_f] :slight_smile:

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That’s one of my worries, I know there’s nicknames to go by but I still can’t see it

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I like [name_f]Rosemary[/name_f]. It’s in the same category as [name_u]Sage[/name_u] for me. Sort of a beachy more relaxed version of [name_f]Rose[/name_f] or [name_f]Mary[/name_f]. [name_u]Rory[/name_u] is a cute nn.

I like the image of [name_u]Indigo[/name_u] but not the sound very much. In my opinion will probably come across as a bohemian/ hippie name. [name_f]Blossom[/name_f] could be [name_u]Indigo[/name_u]’s sister.

Summer goes great with my vision of [name_f]Rosemary[/name_f]. Natural and down to earth. I can totally see it on a grown woman!

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Oh that’s very interesting, relaxed vibes isn’t something I’ve considered, but now I do kind of see it

I love this pairing if I was brave enough to use [name_f]Blossom[/name_f]. Wasn’t sure whether to pair with more traditional names instead of going completely bohemian vibes, but quirky definitely works

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I think [name_f]Rosemary[/name_f] is adorable. I like how it is the perfect combination of timeless and quirky, and I love the nature aspect of it. I could see a little girl named [name_f]Rosemary[/name_f] using a variety of nicknames depending on her personality. If she’s more girly I could see her being called [name_f]Rosie[/name_f] or [name_f]Rose[/name_f]. I love [name_u]Romy[/name_u] as a nickname for [name_f]Rosemary[/name_f] as well, I feel [name_u]Romy[/name_u] is a little more tomboyish and modern.

Indigo is soo pretty. I think it ages quite nicely especially with the a nickname like [name_u]Indie[/name_u] or [name_u]Indy[/name_u]. I love the hippie style of [name_u]Indigo[/name_u] and I would pair it with siblings that share the free spirit aspect of the name such as:

Silas
[name_u]Wren[/name_u]
[name_f]Celeste[/name_f]
[name_f]Boheme[/name_f]
[name_u]Forest[/name_u] or [name_m]Forrest[/name_m]
[name_u]River[/name_u]
[name_u]Asher[/name_u]
[name_m]Caspian[/name_m]
[name_f]Reverie[/name_f]
[name_u]Zephyr[/name_u]
[name_u]Arlo[/name_u] (if double O endings doesn’t bother you, I think [name_u]Indie[/name_u] + [name_u]Arlo[/name_u] is so cute)

I am not so much a fan of [name_f]Summer[/name_f], and I agree that the only [name_f]Summer[/name_f] I know is under the age of 10. I would use a name that reminds you of [name_f]Summer[/name_f], instead. I think names like [name_f]Isla[/name_f], [name_u]August[/name_u] (called [name_m]Auggie[/name_m]), [name_m]Stone[/name_m], [name_u]River[/name_u], and [name_u]June[/name_u] all have the fresh sunny vibe without being too obvious.
btw I think [name_f]Isla[/name_f] [name_f]Blossom[/name_f] would be adorable.

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First of all, welcome to Nameberry :relaxed:
I love all of the nicknames for [name_f]Rosemary[/name_f] too.
Also, that’s a great list! I have [name_m]Caspian[/name_m] on my list, but I also love [name_m]Silas[/name_m], [name_u]Wren[/name_u], [name_f]Celeste[/name_f], [name_u]Asher[/name_u], [name_f]Reverie[/name_f] and [name_u]Arlo[/name_u]!! They would make such cute combos!!
I absolutely love [name_f]Isla[/name_f] [name_f]Blossom[/name_f]! I hadn’t considered [name_f]Isla[/name_f] but that is beautiful :heart_eyes:

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Thank you for welcoming me! :smiling_face_with_three_hearts:
I was so excited to comment on your post because it seems we have similar taste in names! I absolutely love [name_f]Isla[/name_f] as well, though it is really popular where I live. I think it’s just because it’s so beautiful!

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[quote=“[name_u]Raven[/name_u]-1013, post:1, topic:368751”]
Does Rosemary sound too old lady-ish?
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Not at all! It feels nicely vintage and perfectly wearable for a child today. [name_f]My[/name_f] younger sister had a friend named [name_f]Rosemary[/name_f] (probably about 15-16 now, but I knew her as a child), and she wore it well. To me, it sounds like the name of a sweet, friendly, playful, and imaginative little girl.

[name_u]Indigo[/name_u] is a bit out-there for me personally, but, if you love it, go for it! [name_u]Indie[/name_u] is an adorable nn! And it would probably make [name_u]Indigo[/name_u] feel more wearable.

[quote=“[name_u]Raven[/name_u]-1013, post:1, topic:368751”]
Where would it fit in a sibset, would you pair with more traditional siblings, go with a colour name theme, or something else?
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It is definitely a tough one to match as far as sibling names go! I think I’d go with more unique than traditional sibling names, but avoid color names for sure.

I’m meh on [name_f]Summer[/name_f]. I used to know a [name_f]Summer[/name_f] when I was in grade school, and she was not really the nicest. However, that’s not really the reason I dislike the name. I just don’t care for season names in general because they are kind of difficult – like, if your daughter is named [name_f]Summer[/name_f] and born in the summer, that’s a little on the nose, but…it might be kind of odd if she to name a daughter born in any other season [name_f]Summer[/name_f]. :woman_shrugging:t3:

Fresh, summery names: [name_f]Daisy[/name_f], [name_u]June[/name_u]/Juno, [name_u]Ruby[/name_u], [name_f]Oceane[/name_f]/Oceana, [name_f]Clementine[/name_f], [name_u]Palmer[/name_u], [name_f]Holliday[/name_f], [name_f]Coral[/name_f]/Coralie, [name_u]River[/name_u], [name_f]Soleil[/name_f]

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Rosemary is sweet and unexpected! I like it. Nicknames [name_u]Romy[/name_u], [name_f]Rosie[/name_f] or [name_u]Rory[/name_u] also help to make it feel more fresh but it’s lovely in full too

Indigo is bold but not too out there. I think it ages fine :slight_smile: I’d pair it with something equally vibrant - [name_u]Romilly[/name_u], [name_f]Kaia[/name_f], [name_f]Lola[/name_f], [name_f]Maeve[/name_f] or [name_u]Rowan[/name_u] for example

I like [name_f]Summer[/name_f] :slight_smile: [name_f]Felicity[/name_f] [name_f]Summer[/name_f], [name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Summer[/name_f], [name_f]Imogen[/name_f] [name_f]Summer[/name_f] and [name_f]Phoebe[/name_f] [name_f]Summer[/name_f] came to mind

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India and [name_u]Indiana[/name_u] will both get you to [name_u]Indie[/name_u], as well as [name_u]Indigo[/name_u].
[name_f]Rosemary[/name_f] does feel mothbally to me, /sorry

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I like [name_f]Rosemary[/name_f]. It does always make me think of the seasoning first, but I don’t think of it as an old lady name!

I read a book series as a kid (first book is Saffy’s [name_u]Angel[/name_u]) and all the kids had unique color names because their mom was a painter and bit of a hippie. Saffy ([name_f]Saffron[/name_f]) had a younger brother [name_u]Indigo[/name_u] who was a deep thinker and shy,so that is what this name makes me think of. But when I see it written, it also makes me think of [name_m]Iago[/name_m].

I knew a girl named [name_f]Summer[/name_f] in college and know of another that is late 20s/early 30s now so it doesn’t strike me as a name only for little girls. It’s not my style – I like it more as a middle than a first.

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I think that “traditional” and vintage names are coming back into style (especially those with “Es” as the beginning), so [name_f]Rosemary[/name_f] should fit right in in the coming years!

Indigo is adorable and they will surely go by the nickname [name_u]Indie[/name_u], which is becoming extremely popular. [name_u]Indigo[/name_u] is also a great alternative to [name_f]India[/name_f] if you like the nickname [name_u]Indie[/name_u]/Indy, but do not want to name your child after a country. I imagine an [name_u]Indigo[/name_u] as an individual for sure, and not really related to sibling names. I do not think that the other sibling names need to match; [name_u]Indigo[/name_u] and [name_u]Charlie[/name_u] are just as cute as [name_u]Indigo[/name_u] and [name_f]Violet[/name_f].

Summer has been one of my favorite names forever! Other ideas could be [name_u]Sonny[/name_u] (for a boy) or [name_u]Sunnie[/name_u]/Sunny (for a girl!).

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I adore both [name_u]Indigo[/name_u] and [name_f]Rosemary[/name_f]!!! [name_f]Rosemary[/name_f] isn’t too old ladyish imo. I also like [name_f]Rosalind[/name_f] but I think this one is even more “old ladyish”

Indigo is so cool and [name_u]Indie[/name_u] is a long time love of mine

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i think rosemary fits right in with the vintage names trend that’s been going strong for a while now. if you’re worried about it, rosemarie is a super close variant that’s a little less “old lady”!! there’s a woman who comes into my job often who can’t be far past 30 and she’s called rosemarie. it’s barely different but sure has a different vibe.

i looove indigo a lot. i feel like it’s the perfect word name as it’s a word we’re all familiar with so it’s not hard to spell or understand, but it’s not a word we use often enough to only think of it as a word. and indie/indy is such a cute nickname!!