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It's my top name choice for a future daughter. Most likely Rosalie Indira Bernadette or Rosalie Bernadette. It's both classic and uncommon, soft, but strong. It can be both sunny or dark. For me, it conjures images of a beautiful, colorful shrine, decorated in colorful roses. Perhaps that comes from the somewhat Catholic connotations -- from "rosary" and the saint's name, Rosalia. I'm not Catholic myself, but I just find the imagery beautiful -- I have a connection with Hindu culture as well, and am very inspired by the aesthetic of religious shrines. I think the name works well in other languages and rolls of the tongue. I always loved the name Rose as well, and see it as a strong, classic, no-fuss nickname.

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I don't think it is too frilly, because I find the name Rose to be very classic and strong. Rosie on the other hand, I do find saccharine, more-so because I think of childish imagery such as "rosy" cheeks. I do find other names like Emmaline and Claire to be much more frilly.