Rose

Meaning: rose flower · Origin: Latin (via Germanic) · Gender: usually a girl's name

Origin & history

Usually taken from the flower (Latin rosa), though the medieval name may come from Germanic hros, 'horse' or hrod, 'fame'. Very popular as a middle name.

Famous people named Rose

Rose Byrne (actor)

Nicknames

Rosie

Variants & related names

Rosa, Rosie, Rosalie

Rose name art

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FAQ

What does the name Rose mean?

Rose means “rose flower”. It comes from Latin (via Germanic).

Is Rose a popular name?

Yes — Rose has been one of the most popular girls' names in the United States in the 2020s, according to US Social Security Administration baby-name data.

What are nicknames for Rose?

Rosie.

What are other forms of Rose?

Rosa, Rosie, Rosalie.

Similar names

Laura · Leona · Juniper · Olivia · Luna · Violet

More: names starting with R · all girls' names

Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.