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Rosanne is a feminine name combining elements of Rose and Anne/Anna, two classic names with long histories. Rose derives from the Latin "rosa," referring to the flower that symbolizes love and…
German; Bulgarian
"rose; burning bush"
This masculine floral name literally means "burning bush", and is the Bulgarian word for the dittany plant. The name derives from the highly volatile oils produced by the plant, which can actually…
English, French
"the rose"
An unusual French surname which may have been given to someone with a rosy complexion, or a combination of the floral name Rose with the popular La- prefix. British TV personality Lauren Goodger…
English word name
"Rose" names are big right now, as are spiritual names , so this rare option could fit the bill for Catholic parents looking for an overtly religious choice. The Rosary is a form of prayer in the…
Spanish
"golden rose"
A combination of Spanish rosa "rose" and aurea "gold". This name was used by Pedro Calderón de la Barca for a character in his play Life Is a Dream (1635), and more recently by Mexican author Laura…
Compound name
"ruby rose, red flower"
Actress Ruby Rose helped make this vibrant, catchy, and scarlet colored combo more familiar.
German
"horse protection"
The kind of serious old-school name that sounds appealing again; perfect for the intrepid baby namer. More commonly spelled Rosamund but highly unusual these days in either version, with fewer than…
Hawaiian
"heavenly rose"
A rare Rose name with a beautiful meaning.
Old English
"glory, fame, peace and happiness"
Derived from the Old English elements hroð and friþ , Rosfrith is a poetical yet rugged sounding choice, meaning "glory, fame, peace, and happiness". It has been used since at least the 7th century,…
Combination of Rose and Ellen
Another of the Rose-plus names, now far out of fashion.
French and English
"beautiful rose"
A felicitous combo of two sweet names; also a Queens, New York neighborhood.
Literature, Polish, Germanic
"horse protection; rose man"
Created in the 17th-century by Polish poet, Szymon Zimorowic, Rozymund appears in Roksolanki, that is, Ruthenian Maidens , a collection of 69 songs written as a wedding gift for Zimorowic's older…
Invented literary name
A combination-type name invented by L. Frank Baum for a Princess character who first appears in his book Ozma of Oz .
Irish
"rose"
From the vocative case of Irish rós meaning "rose". Róise and Róisín are more common related names.
A relative of the very popular (in Ireland) name Róisín ("little rose"), Róise comes from the Gaelic word for "rose". It’s one of the very old Irish names for girls , in use at least since the early…
Yiddish
A diminutive of Raisa, a popular Yiddish name meaning "rose", Raisel is a sleek and floral choice. Sometimes spelled as Raizel, it is more likely to be used as a nickname than appear on the birth…
Finnish
A floral, Finnish word name, Ruusu is a rare but established member of the Rose family. It is less popular than Roosa, the Finnish form of Rosa (and also the word for "pink"), Ruusu is given as both…
French
"rose bush, rose tree"
A popular, botanical French surname that doubles up as an English word meaning "more rosy, more red, more youthful and happy", Rosier is additionally listed as the name of a demon by occultist…
Filipino, Acadian, French
"friend of roses"
Poetic and gentle, Rosamie could make an unexpected alternative to Rosalie, Rosemary, and Romy. Predominantly used in the Philippines, it may be considered a variation of Rosamund (inspired by…