ROSAMOND  

Gender: F
Origin: German
Meaning: "horse protection"

The kind of serious old-school name that sounds appealing again; perfect for the intrepid baby namer. Most would pronounce it rahz-ah-mund.

Rosamond is being discussed in our message boards:

• Your Favourite Vintage Girls Names?
• Alternatives in the style of Evelyn...HELP!
• bored with my list!
• AAA, BBB, CCC (Non-game version....)
• help with 3rd daughter's name

Read Nameberry blog posts about Rosamond:

• CALIFORNIA DESERT NAMES
• LIONS AND TIGERS AND BEARS, OH MY!
• UNIQUE BABY NAMES: A New Old Source