Names Meaning Rose

  1. Nasrin
    • Origin:

      Persian
    • Meaning:

      "wild rose"
    • Description:

      Nasrin has a strong sound and lovely floral meaning. International variants include the Turkish Nesrin and Egyptian Nesreen.
  2. Rosalina
    • Origin:

      Variation of Rosaline, English
    • Meaning:

      "rose"
    • Description:

      A feminine and fragrant member of the Rose family.
  3. Rosalee
    • Origin:

      Variation of Rosalie, French
    • Meaning:

      "rose"
    • Description:

      Rosalie has officially been revived, breaking into the Top 200 in 2020. And as with many on-trend baby names, the creative spellings have started to roll in. Rosalee is one such name, that could also be read as a compound of Rosa and Lee, giving it the alternative meaning of "rose meadow" and the potentially to more obviously honor a Lee. It was a fast rising option in 2024, when it entered the Top 1000.
  4. Roosevelt
    • Origin:

      Dutch
    • Meaning:

      "rose field"
    • Description:

      Presidential surname adopted as a first by numbers of midcentury African-American parents.
  5. Rhodes
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "where roses grow"
    • Description:

      A Greek island and a prestigious scholarship make an upper-crusty first name with the uber-stylish S ending. Rhodes was recently chosen by actress Emma Roberts for her son, born in 2020, but it has also started to be given to a small number of girls each year too.
  6. Roselle
    • Origin:

      Combination of Rose and Elle
    • Description:

      Most contemporary parents would probably opt for the more streamlined Elle.
  7. Rosamel
    • Origin:

      Spanish and French
    • Meaning:

      "rose and honey"
    • Description:

      A French surname turned Spanish masculine given name, Rosamel likely derives from the combination of rose + Greek mel "honey".
  8. Roselyn
    • Origin:

      Combination name of Rose and Lynn
    • Description:

      Roselyn was a frequent member of the US Top 1000 in the early twentieth century until it dropped off the charts in 1954. It didn't return until 2003.
  9. Meilin
    • Origin:

      Chinese
    • Meaning:

      "beautiful forest, beautiful rose"
    • Description:

      A good cultural crossover choice for Chinese-American parents, Meilin has a beautiful meaning, an on-trend sound, and is straightforward in terms of pronunciation in an English-speaking environment. Meilin is also the name of the protagonist of Pixar's film, Turning Red.
  10. Varda
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "rose, pink"
    • Description:

      Commonly heard in Israel, but here it could be an unusual way to honor Grandma Rose.
  11. Róisín
    • Origin:

      Irish Gaelic, diminutive of RÓIs
    • Meaning:

      "rose"
    • Description:

      An authentic choice for your little Irish Rose, chosen by singer Sinead O'Connor for her daughter.
  12. Rosalinda
    • Origin:

      Spanish
    • Meaning:

      "pretty rose"
    • Description:

      Rosalind feels fresher now.
  13. Zala
    • Origin:

      Ethiopian or Slovene variation of Rozalija
    • Meaning:

      "a people from southwest Ethiopia; rose"
    • Description:

      Simple but sultry.
  14. Roseanne
    • Origin:

      Combination of Rose and Anne
    • Description:

      Forever -- or at least for a while -- linked to the onetime "Domestic Goddess", Roseanne Barr.
  15. Julep
    • Origin:

      English from Persian
    • Meaning:

      "rose water"
    • Description:

      Move over Brandy and Sherry, Julep is an alcohol-inspired name that certainly feels unique today, despite sharing similar sounds to popular Juliet and Juliana.
  16. Rosenwyn
    • Origin:

      Cornish
    • Meaning:

      "white rose"
    • Description:

      A rare and beautiful member of the "Rose" family of names, Rosenwyn is a modern Cornish compound name meaning "white rose" or "fair rose". There is a popular Cornish folk song titled An Rosen Wyn, which may have inspired its use as a name.
  17. Rosar
    • Origin:

      Icelandic
    • Meaning:

      "rose army"
    • Description:

      An Icelandic combo name which would be a nice nod to an ancestral Rose.
  18. Bellerose
    • Origin:

      French and English
    • Meaning:

      "beautiful rose"
    • Description:

      A felicitous combo of two sweet names; also a Queens, New York neighborhood.
  19. Luna-rose
    • Description:

      Luna Rose combines two nature-inspired names with celestial and floral origins. Luna, derived from the Latin word for 'moon,' carries an ethereal, mystical quality that has gained significant popularity in recent years. Rose is a classic flower name with timeless appeal, adding a touch of traditional elegance to the more whimsical Luna. This combination creates a beautiful balance between the contemporary and the classic. The name Luna Rose has surged in popularity alongside the rising trend of celestial names, appealing to parents seeking a name that is both feminine and slightly bohemian. The pairing offers versatility, allowing for the nicknames Luna or Rose, while the full combination creates a lyrical, romantic impression.

  20. Rhode
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "rose"
    • Description:

      The original Greek spelling of Rhoda, derived from the name of the goddess Rhodos. Variation Rhodé frequently comes and goes from the Netherlands' Top 500. This is pronounced like RO-dee, rather than like road or Rhoda.