Rowena
I've started liking the name Rowena. What do you think of it? Does it remind you too much of Ivanhoe?
This message was edited 4/24/2009, 9:22 AM
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I love Rowena. It's on what I call my medium list...and also sometimes works its way onto my short list.
I don't think it's "too Ivanhoe".
I don't think it's "too Ivanhoe".
Actually, the first thing I think about is Rowena Ravenclaw from the Harry Potter series, lol. I think it's really pretty.
It's a lovely name, and I'm surprised it's not used more often. There's a very attractive Aussie actress by this name, and I know a sibset Rowena and Ralph. However, it's quite uncommon and is a gem just waiting for a little girl.
The literary reference enhances its appeal.
The literary reference enhances its appeal.
This message was edited 4/24/2009, 2:17 PM
I don't like Rowena because that long ee in the middle is nasal to me, but it's not a bad name. I wouldn't think of Ivanhoe unless Rowena was in a sibset with Walter, but I don't know if you'd actually consider Walter for a child or if you only like it on a punctuation pet.
No, it doesn't remind me of anything particularly; but I don't care for the emphasized "weeen" sound. I think I would like it, though, if it were only spelled Rohena, and pronounced almost the same.
I prefer Rowan.
I know people think it is a strictly masculine name, but I think it sounds better on a girl.
I know people think it is a strictly masculine name, but I think it sounds better on a girl.
I love it!
It's one of my favourites, and I think it's underrated. As far as I'm concerned, the Ivanohe association is a good one. It's also been used by E.A. Poe in the story Ligea, which is actually how I discovered this name.
It's one of my favourites, and I think it's underrated. As far as I'm concerned, the Ivanohe association is a good one. It's also been used by E.A. Poe in the story Ligea, which is actually how I discovered this name.
It's also the name of one of the founders of Hogwarts in the HP series.
I adore Rowena and think the Ivanhoe reference is not that overwhelming at all. Sadly, I agree with Bear, I don't think a lot of people are going to make the connection anyway.
I love Rowena! I've never read Ivanhoe, so I don't associate it with the novel--I just think it's an elegant and dreadfully underused name.
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