Rosalind vs Rosaline
Rosalind has been on my name list for quite some time, but lately, I'm finding my self quite enchanted with Rosaline (rose-a-leen). It's slightly softer sounding, which appeals to me.
So wdyt? Rosalind or Rosaline. Either way, the nicknames Rose and Rosie would most likely be used.
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So wdyt? Rosalind or Rosaline. Either way, the nicknames Rose and Rosie would most likely be used.
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Mom to Amalia and Jon
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I actually find Rosalind slightly softer sounding and prefer it for that reason.
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.
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.
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!