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Rosalind is one of my all-time favourites. I can see why you like Rosaline but for me it lacks the classic appeal of Rosalind.

I think Rosalind sounds solid and finished. Rosaline is softer and seems unfinished in sound. So, I guess that means I just agree with you.

I actually find Rosalind slightly softer sounding and prefer it for that reason.

I think I prefer Rosalind. I'd usually have said Rosaline, but recently the -een sound has been grating on my ears. I pronounce 'd' quite softly, and to me, Rosaline is the harsher sounding of the two. Rose is a lovely nickname, Rosie too.

Rosalind doesn't have pronunciation issues. Rosaline does - rose-a-lin, rose-a-lien, rose-a-leen, and that's before you get to the Rose versus Roz possibilities.

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When I say it, and when all the Rosalind people I've ever known have said it, it's been Roz-a-lind and they haven't had nns. Rosanne has a roz as well, but Rosemary, Rosamond and Rosalie all have rose-. Could be different in other dialects.

I really love Rosalind, ever since I learnt about Rosalind Franklin, who also happens to be a great namesake. I'm not a fan of -een ending names, I'm not sure why, they just don't appeal to me soundwise. But I like the gentle 'lin' sound of Rosalind, with the final 'd' to top it off. I really think it's a beautiful vintage name that's still strong, grounded and no nonsense, so it's definitely my favourite of the two.

I would never say Rosaline the way you do (I say "ROZ-a-lyne"), so if pronunciation ease is an issue, Rosalind is the winner. "Rose-a-leen" IS very pretty I totally agree, but I would need constant reminding it was said that way. I'd always say "roz-a-lyne" in my head when seeing the name. But, maybe I'm the odd one out!

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Rosaline if you're pronouncing it to rhyme with divine. That's whimsical and Shakespearean and I love it.

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Rosa-leen, not so much.

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Rosalind is nice, but heavy.