Opinions on a middle name for Milena

[momof3girls19]

I think the hubs and I have finally decided on a first name for our fourth girl - Milena. We love the nn possibilities, Mila, Lena or even Millie. However, now I am starting to rethink our middle name we originally chose. Our three older girls all have one of our grandmothers' names for their middle - Elise Evelyn, Sadie Marcella and Lydia Mary, which leaves the fourth grandmother, Rose. It's not that I don't like Rose, but it's a filler name. I also have a filler name for my middle name, Marie. I thought about putting the two middle names together and using Rosemarie... My other problem is that a lot of my husband's relatives have used Rose over and over, and my even neice's middle name is Rosemarie. Now I am thinking about the possibility of Charlotte for a middle name. We have decided this will be our last baby and my husband has always wanted to name a son after his dad. Well, his dad's middle name is Charles, so Charlotte is about as close as we can get... I also love the name Charlotte and would use it as a first name if it wasn't so darn popular. I just want opinions - do we stay with the little tradition we started with our first three girls or do we do something different???

[namelover77]

Milena Rosalind
Milena Rosamund
Milena Roselle
Milena Rosanne
Milena Penrose
Milena Bellerose
Milena Primrose (my favorite!)
Milena Roisin (prn. RO-sheen)
Milena Rosalie
Milena Rosabelle

And many other Rose variants could honor your family while being original.

[momof3girls19]

Hmm, not really sure I like the variations on "Rose." If we would do a variation, I would put it with Marie to make Rosemarie...

[babynamer2012]

I didn't read your whole post but I did see it was concerning mn's. I love Milena Kate.

[gblondie]

What about other rose names? rosa, rosamond, rosalyn, rosalie

[lainy]

I really like Milena Charlotte! Honoring a grandfather is just as special.

[allthatglitters]

I love Milena Charlotte, but I think it would be awkward to honor 3 grandmothers and leave out the fourth when you could easily include her. Milena Rosemarie is a nice option, or Milena Roselle. Yes, Rose is a filler, but it's also a very nice name that has a special meaning to your family.

[crunchymama]

I think if other family members have already honored Rose, then there is no harm in leaving her out. Milena will not feel left out because she also has a family name...and it's a special one because it's one you had been saving for a son! I think Milena Charlotte is great.

[jasmine.lee]

LOVE Milena Charlotte, and Milena Primrose!

~Jasmine

[babybliss]

I dont think you should worry about popularity.... just name her what you love! I honestly dont think kids mind having a popular name. If you like Charlotte, why not name her Charlotte Rose and call her Charlie for a nickname? That would be sweet for your husband since he has all girls! If not, Milena Rose and Milena Charlotte are both VERY pretty!