[Opinions] Roxanne
Roxanne has an odd reputation in my family as being something of a "lost" name. My grandmother tried to use this name twice - once for her much younger sister, and then for her daughter, but was never able to convince anyone to let her. My aunt who was to be Roxanne uses it as a kind of pet name in the family.
I really like this name, but every time I bring it up, it gets bad reviews - especially by my mother, who starts bawling out Sting's "Roxanne" in the charming style of Roseanne Barr's National Anthem.
So, what's the verdict on here - Roxanne, yea or nay??
I really like this name, but every time I bring it up, it gets bad reviews - especially by my mother, who starts bawling out Sting's "Roxanne" in the charming style of Roseanne Barr's National Anthem.
So, what's the verdict on here - Roxanne, yea or nay??
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I think it's borderline trashy - but Roxana takes it to a classy level!
Gives a rather sentimental impression, like the heroine of a cheap love story. Rosanne is close enough, and better.
A couple of people have mentioned this alternative, and it really is growing on me! Sounds a tad more refined, which I admit I do like! :)
Nay. There's really nothing *wrong* with it, but it has a bad reputation thanks to the Police song. All I think of is a jaded prostitute.
I prefer the spelling Roxane (one n), and I have a cousin named Roxane (chosen because it is a Persian name and we have Persian roots). Now as an adult, she chooses to spell it Roxanne (two n's) which annoys me beyond measure.
I think Roxana is the most beautiful form, however.
I think Roxana is the most beautiful form, however.
This message was edited 10/4/2009, 8:38 PM