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This is the name of the main character in the game "King's Quest IV: The Perils of Rosella" (part of a series, obviously). I loved that game to bits when I was younger, so I like the name :)

It doesn't sound too contrived to me, although I've never heard of it. I'd prefer Rosella over Roselle. I think it would be a better middle name, not sure why.

I've met one Roselle (in Canada) and one Rosella (visiting Jpn. from the Philippines and I think they're both lovely names. I don't like Cecily w/ anything because of the meaning, but even if I did, it doesn't go well w/ Roselle.

Sounds like a disease. Roselle is better, but there are so many Ella, Elle etc names at the moment that I'd really avoid it. What about Rosalind as a sister for Cecily, or Rosamond, or even good old Rosemary?

I'm a big fan of Rose and Rose- names (for honoring purposes, but also just because I like the sound), but Rosella sounds a bit contrived to me. It's pretty, but I don't know if it's an established name.

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Of course, that shouldn't stop you from using/liking it!

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Cecily and Rosella work well for sisters, but I think I would prefer Cecily and Rose or Cecily and Rosabel.

Yes, there's a character in The Princess Tales with this name. I think it's a beautiful name!