"Rose" Names

Rosabelle is a charming feminine name combining the classic 'Rosa' (meaning 'rose' in Latin) with the French suffix 'belle' (meaning 'beautiful'). This elegant compound name literally translates to 'beautiful rose,' evoking images of the beloved flower.

Elegant and bright with plenty of flair, Rosalia this Sicilian Saint name is familiar in Spain and Italy. It refers back to the annual Roman ceremony of hanging garlands of roses on tombs, which could make it work as a commemorative name.

A feminine and fragrant member of the Rose family.

Rosaline, which can be pronounced to rhyme with mine or mean in its final syllable, has a deeper, richer pedigree than it might seem. Rosaline was used twice by Shakespeare and was also used in the poetry of Edmund Spenser. While we prefer the stronger-sounding Rosalind or Rosamund, Rosaline deserves another contemporary look.

Rosannah is a feminine name that beautifully combines elements of the classic names Rose and Anna or Hannah. This elaborated form carries the romantic floral associations of Rose with the grace of Hannah, which means "grace" or "favor" in Hebrew. The name has historical usage dating back centuries, particularly in Puritan communities and rural America, though it has always remained relatively uncommon. Rosannah offers the melodic quality of its three-syllable structure with the appealing nickname options of Rose, Rosa, or Annie. The name evokes images of vintage charm and feminine elegance with its flowing sound. Parents seeking a distinctive yet recognizable name with traditional roots might be drawn to Rosannah's combination of familiarity and uniqueness, along with its subtle botanical connection and timeless appeal.

Rose is derived from the Latin rosa, which referred to the flower. There is also evidence to suggest it was a Norman variation of the Germanic name Hrodohaidis, meaning "famous type," and also Hros, "horse". In Old English it was translated as Roese and Rohese.