Roz

Latin

"soft horse or pretty rose"

Roz Origin and Meaning

The name Roz is a girl's name.

Roz is a feminine name that typically functions as a diminutive of longer names like Rosalind, Rosemary, or Rose. With Hebrew and Latin influences, it connects to the classic flower name Rose, which symbolizes love and beauty. Roz gained notable recognition in American popular culture through the character Roz Doyle in the television series 'Frasier' during the 1990s. While sometimes used as an independent given name, Roz is more commonly employed as a nickname. The name has a snappy, efficient quality with its single syllable and punchy 'z' ending, giving it a modern feel despite its traditional roots. For parents seeking a short, distinctive name with connections to the enduring Rose family of names, Roz offers simplicity with subtle sophistication.

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Famous People Named Roz

• Rosalyn "Roz" Borden American actress; twin sister Marilyn Borden
• Rosalind "Roz" Chast American cartoonist
• Rosalind "Roz" Hammond American comedienne and actress
• Roz Joseph American photographer
• Roz Kaveney English poet and critic
• Rosalyn "Roz" Ryan American actress
• Roz Witt American actress

The name Roz in Pop Culture

• Roz Doyle character on TV's "Frasier"
• Roz character in Pixar's Monsters Inc.
• Roslyn Sarah Inyathi "Roz" Forrester , character in the Virgin New Adventures (Doctor Who) novels
• Roz Keith character in film "Nine to Five"
• Roz Patterson character in Australian TV series "Blue Heelers"
• Roz babysitter in film "Eyes Wide Shut"
• Roz Harmison character in the Goal trilogy