Rosie

Rosie is a female first name that is considered the English variant of Rosa or Rose. Its meaning is "the rose."

What does the name Rosie mean?

Rosie is considered the English form of Rosa or Rose and means "the rose." The name has its origins in the Latin word rŏsa, which means "the rose" and likely derives from the ancient Greek ródon (ρόδον), meaning "the flow of scent." Additionally, Rosie could also be a derivative of the ancient Germanic name Roza, which is often seen as a short form for names that begin with the name element "Ros-" or "Roz-." In this context, the name could mean "the glorious" or "the honorable," derived from the Old High German word hruod, which means "glory," "honor," "distinction," and "praise." In the German-speaking world, the first name has only been gaining popularity since the 19th century. Popular variants include Roselia, Rosalie, and Rosalia, while other forms include Rosi, Rosy, Rosel, Rosl, Rosea, Rosee, Ros, Rozsa, Roosa, and Roos. Diminutives include Röschen, Rösla, Rösli, Roselle, Rosella, Roseta, Rosetta, Rosette, Rosine, Rosika, Rositha, Rosita, Rositta, and Rosarina.

Where does the name Rosie come from?

The name Rosie has its roots in Old High German and Latin and means "the rose" or "the glorious." In Old High German, the word hruod for "glory," "honor," "distinction," and "praise" is crucial. The Latin word rŏsa means "the rose" and likely comes from the Greek ródon (ρόδον) for "the flow of scent." The name is used in the English language.

How do you pronounce Rosie?

The pronunciation of Rosie is soft and two-syllable. It is pronounced as "Ro-sie" [ˈʁoːzi], with the first syllable starting with a long, rounded "o" that conveys a warm tone. The second syllable has a bright and friendly sound. The delicate ending "-ie" provides a gentle finish, giving Rosie a playful and harmonious character - it feels modern, likable, and present.

When is the name day of Rosie?

The name days for Rosie fall on May 7, August 23, September 4, and October 7.

Popularity

In Germany, Rosie is among the popular first names and currently ranks 989th on the list of the most common female baby names. In 2022, the name reached its highest position at 841. Over the last ten years, Rosie has been given as a first name about 360 times, leading to a 1,085th place in the ten-year statistics. For the period from 2010 to 2024, it ranks 1,348th.

Nicknames & pet names

Ro / Rose / Röschen

Similar first names

Famous people

• Rosie Cavaliero (English actress)
• Rosie Cohen (American actress)
• Rosie Collins (actress from England)
• Rosie Day (English actress)
• Rosie Huntington-Whiteley (English model & actress)
• Rosie Hüttinger (character in J. R. R. Tolkien's 'The Lord of the Rings')
• Rosie Larsen (character from the TV series 'The Killing')
• Rosie Malek-Yonan (Assyrian actress)
• Rosie Marcel (English actress)
• Rosie O'Donnell (comedian and host from the USA)
• Rosie Perez (American actress)
• Rosie Rowell (actress from England)