English Girl Names That Mean Rose
Among English girl names that mean rose, the meaning arrives three ways: straight Latin rosa, ancient Greek rhod-, or a sound that simply became rose over time.
Names163
OriginEnglish
MeaningRose
GenderGirl
Sixty-eight names, three different routes to the same meaning. Rhoda and Rhodes carry the actual Greek word for rose, rhod-, straight from the New Testament and the sun-drenched Greek isle. Rosie, Rosy, and Primrose carry the Latin rosa through with barely a translation.
Then there's the English habit of building new rose names by ear: Rosalee, Roselyn, and Rosaleigh all graft rosa onto a soft -lyn, -lee, or -leigh ending. A few, like Rosalyn and Royce, mean something else entirely but get read as rose anyway.
Why English Girl Names That Mean Rose Come From So Many Directions
English didn't invent one rose name and multiply it — it borrowed rose from everywhere. Rhoda came through Greek scripture, Rosalee and Roselyn through Latin rosa filtered into English name-building, and Prim through Primrose's 'first rose' shortened to a nickname. Even Susan, whose Hebrew root actually means lily, shows how easily flower names drift into each other's company on a list like this.
From Rosie to Royce: Familiar and Surprising Rose Names
Rosie and Rosy feel instantly familiar, cheerful nicknames that also stand on their own. Rhodes and Royce are newer, surname-style choices that hide their rose connection behind a crisp, modern sound. Rosalyn sits in between: a Shakespearean heroine's name whose German root meant something entirely different before English audiences decided it belonged to the rose family.
Names List
Rosie#283 in the U.S.Little rose; the rose flower, symbol of love and beautyPronounced ROH-zee▶Rosalyn#888 in the U.S.Beautiful rose; English form of Rosalind, influenced by rosa (rose) though the Germanic root is hros (horPronounced ROZ-uh-lin▶Rosalee#954 in the U.S.Variant of Rosalie or Rosalie, from Latin rosa meaning rose, combined with the diminutive suffix -lee, evPronounced ROH-zuh-lee▶Roselyn#979 in the U.S.Variant of Rosalind or Roseline, combining Latin rosa meaning rose and the suffix -lind from Germanic linPronounced ROH-zuh-lin▶Susan#1136 in the U.S.Lily; from Hebrew Shoshannah (lily, rose), via Greek Sousanna and Latin SusannaPronounced SOO-zun▶Rosalind#1475 in the U.S.From Germanic 'hros' (horse) and 'lind' (soft, tender, flexible).Pronounced ROZ-uh-lind▶Zella#1858 in the U.S.Invented English name that arose in the 19th century; no established lexical meaningPronounced ZEL-uh▶Primrose#2106 in the U.S.First rosePronounced PRIHM-rohz▶Rhoda#2870 in the U.S.RosePronounced ROH-duh▶Rosaleigh#2910 in the U.S.RosePronounced ROH-zuh-lee▶Rosy#3312 in the U.S.Rose-like, blushing; the English adjective from rose, Latin rosa, used as a name and as a pet form of RosPronounced ROH-zee▶Romie#3484 in the U.S.Variant of Romy, the German pet form of Rosemarie/Rosemary — the herb name from Latin ros marinus, 'dew oPronounced ROH-mee▶Rhodes#3730 in the U.S.From the Greek island of Rhodes (linked to rhodon, 'rose') and an English surname, 'dweller by the cleariPronounced ROHDZ▶Royce#4347 in the U.S.From an English surname — possibly 'son of Royse' (Rohese, 'fame/rose') — also evokes Rolls-Royce luxury;Pronounced ROYSS▶Rosielee#4754 in the U.S.Rosielee links Rosie, the affectionate form of Rose from the Latin rosa, with Lee, an English name from aPronounced ROH-zee-lee▶Loda#4777 in the U.S.Loda is a scarce early-twentieth-century American name whose origin is not clearly documented. It is bestPronounced LOH-duh▶Rolene#4920 in the U.S.Rolene joins a Ro- opening to the popular -lene suffix that flourished in early twentieth-century AmericaPronounced roh-LEEN▶Rojean#5205 in the U.S.Rojean is a compound American name built by pairing a Ro- opening, likely from Rose or Rosa, with Jean, tPronounced roh-JEEN▶Nellene#5233 in the U.S.Nellene extends Nell, the old pet form of Eleanor, Ellen, and Helen, with the suffix -ene. Nell arose froPronounced nuh-LEEN▶Prim#5243 in the U.S.Short form of Primrose — from Latin prima rosa, 'first rose'; also the word 'prim', 'precise, proper'; roPronounced PRIM▶Sharonlee#5315 in the U.S.Sharonlee joins two names into one: Sharon, from the Hebrew place name for the fertile coastal plain of aPronounced SHAIR-uhn-lee▶Pegi#5657 in the U.S.Pegi is a streamlined spelling of Peggy, the classic pet form of Margaret. Margaret comes through Latin aPronounced PEG-ee▶Imajean#5740 in the U.S.Imajean is a run-together double name, blending Imogene (or the short Imma) with Jean. Imogene likely aroPronounced IM-uh-jeen▶Ivyrose#5850 in the U.S.A compound of Ivy ('the ivy plant; faithfulness', English) and Rose ('the rose flower', Latin)Pronounced EYE-vee-rohz▶Burnell#6083 in the U.S.Burnell is chiefly an English surname, a diminutive of 'brun', brown, describing brown hair or complexionPronounced bur-NEL▶Suellyn#6291 in the U.S.Suellyn joins Sue, the short form of Susan, with Ellyn or Lynn. Susan comes from the Hebrew Shoshannah, aPronounced SOO-eh-lin▶Zettie#6563 in the U.S.Zettie is an affectionate short form of names ending in -zetta, chiefly Rosetta (a diminutive of Rosa, 'rPronounced ZET-ee▶Rozell#6835 in the U.S.Rozell reworks Rose, from the Latin rosa, with a z spelling and the fashionable -elle ending, giving a fuPronounced roh-ZEL▶Sharyon#6870 in the U.S.Sharyon is a spelling variant of Sharon, from the Hebrew place name Sharon, a fertile coastal plain in anPronounced SHAIR-uhn▶Eulah#6906 in the U.S.Eulah is a spelling variant of Eula, which arose as a short form of the biblical Beulah, a Hebrew name mePronounced YOO-luh▶Roseellen#7106 in the U.S.A joined name pairing Rose (the flower) with Ellen (a form of Helen, 'bright; shining light'). A double-cPronounced rohz-EL-un▶Verba#7270 in the U.S.Verba is a rare early-1900s American girl's name whose surface reads as the Latin 'verba', the plural of Pronounced VUR-bah▶Rogene#7776 in the U.S.Rogene is an American coined name, most plausibly a feminine of Roger - from Germanic elements meaning 'fPronounced roh-JEEN▶Veretta#7960 in the U.S.Veretta is an early-twentieth-century coinage joining a Ver- opening, familiar from Vera and Veronica, wiPronounced vuh-RET-uh▶Amberrose#8034 in the U.S.Amberrose is a modern American compound name joining Amber and Rose. Amber names the golden fossil resin,Pronounced AM-ber-rohz▶Feyre#8079 in the U.S.A modern literary name, made known by the heroine of Sarah J. Maas's A Court of Thorns and Roses; an echoPronounced FAY-ruh▶Roslin#8872 in the U.S.Roslin is both a Scottish place name (the village of Roslin, home of Rosslyn Chapel) and a spelling of RoPronounced ROZ-lin▶Sharren#9079 in the U.S.Sharren is a variant spelling of Sharon, from the Hebrew Sharon, a fertile coastal plain in Israel; the bPronounced SHAIR-uhn▶Evelynrose#9092 in the U.S.A compound name — Evelyn (variously 'a wished-for child; a little bird') joined with Rose (the flower, frPronounced EV-uh-lin-rohz▶Everlyrose#9094 in the U.S.A compound name — Everly ('the wild boar meadow', from eofor + leah) joined with Rose (the flower, from tPronounced EV-er-lee-rohz▶Rossana#9128 in the U.S.A form of Roxana (Persian Roshanak, 'little star; dawn; bright'), also read as an Italian/Spanish blend oPronounced roh-SAH-nah▶Rosland#9180 in the U.S.Rosland reads as a contracted form of Roseland ('land of roses') or a variant of Rosalind, a Germanic namPronounced ROZ-luhnd▶Rosebud#9443 in the U.S.Rosebud is an English word name for a rose not yet open, long used as a term of endearment for a young giPronounced ROHZ-bud▶Summerrose#9454 in the U.S.A compound name — Summer (the warm season, connoting warmth and light) joined with Rose ('a rose', the flPronounced SUM-er-rohz▶Cherl#10015 in the U.S.Cherl is a shortened spelling of Cheryl, dropping the interior vowel so the name reads in one beat. CheryPronounced CHERL▶Rosilee#10091 in the U.S.A modern blend of Rose ('a rose', Latin) with Lee ('a meadow; a clearing', Old English); also a form of RPronounced ROH-zih-lee▶Scarlettrose#10125 in the U.S.A compound name — Scarlett ('a rich red; a dyer of scarlet cloth', from Old French) joined with Rose ('a Pronounced SKAR-let-rohz▶Roann#10205 in the U.S.Roann is a mid-century American compound, joining a Ro- element from Rose or Rosemary with Ann, itself frPronounced ROH-an▶Ellierose#10482 in the U.S.A modern smoosh of Ellie (from Eleanor/Ella, 'light; bright') and Rose (the flower; 'fame'), written as oPronounced EL-ee-rohz▶Buffi#10609 in the U.S.Buffi is a playful respelling of Buffy, a nursery pet form of Elizabeth (from Hebrew Elisheva, 'God is myPronounced BUF-ee▶Rozella#10892 in the U.S.A form of Rosella/Rozella, a diminutive in the Rose family from the Latin rosa ('rose') - 'little rose.' Pronounced roh-ZELL-ah▶Rubyrose#10895 in the U.S.A modern smoosh of Ruby (the red gemstone, from Latin rubeus, 'red') and Rose (the flower), written as onPronounced ROO-bee-rohz▶Roselyne#10994 in the U.S.A French-flavored form of Rosaline/Roseline, from Rose (the flower) with a -line ending (partly via the GPronounced ROZ-uh-lin▶Rosilyn#10995 in the U.S.Rosilyn is a spelling of Rosalyn and Rosalind. Rosalind comes from the Germanic hros, horse, and lind, soPronounced ROZ-uh-lin▶Sheryle#11221 in the U.S.Sheryle is a spelling variant of Cheryl, a name that rose in the mid-20th century, usually explained as aPronounced SHER-uhl▶Briarrose#11250 in the U.S.Briarrose joins Briar (a thorny wild shrub) and Rose (the flower), famously as Briar Rose, the alias of SPronounced BRY-ur-rohz▶Brier#11253 in the U.S.A nature name from the English word brier (a variant of briar), 'a thorny shrub; a wild rose bush.' EvokePronounced BRY-ur▶Charlierose#11288 in the U.S.Charlierose is a combination name joining Charlie (a pet form of Charles, 'free man') and Rose (the flowePronounced CHAR-lee-rohz▶Rayetta#11392 in the U.S.Rayetta is a coined American name that dresses Ray in the diminutive-feminine suffix -etta, on the model Pronounced ray-ET-ah▶Demirose#11464 in the U.S.Demirose is a modern compound joining Demi (French/English 'half,' also a short form of Demetria) with RoPronounced DEM-ee-rohz▶Hadlea#11470 in the U.S.Hadlea is a modern respelling of Hadley, an English surname and place name from the Old English haeth, 'hPronounced HAD-lee▶Averyrose#11500 in the U.S.A modern compound of Avery (an English surname name) and Rose (the flower; 'fame' by the Germanic route),Pronounced AY-vur-ee-rohz▶Mallery#11586 in the U.S.Mallery is a variant spelling of Mallory, an English surname from Old French maloret, 'unlucky' or 'ill-oPronounced MAL-uh-ree▶Ketara#11659 in the U.S.Ketara appears to be a modern American coinage, most naturally read as the Ke- prefix added to Tara, an IPronounced keh-TAR-ah▶Mozella#11673 in the U.S.Mozella is a decorative early-twentieth-century American form built on Mozelle and Rosella; the -ella endPronounced moh-ZEL-uh▶Oliviarose#11849 in the U.S.A modern combination name joining Olivia (from Latin oliva, 'olive tree') with Rose (the flower). WrittenPronounced oh-LIV-ee-uh-rohz▶Peneloperose#11861 in the U.S.A modern combination name joining Penelope (Greek, linked to 'weaver' or the loyal wife of Odysseus) withPronounced puh-NEL-uh-pee-rohz▶Rosalynne#11912 in the U.S.A decorative spelling of Rosalyn/Rosalind, blending Rosa ('rose') with a -lyn ending; Rosalind itself traPronounced ROZ-uh-lin▶Rosealee#11913 in the U.S.A phonetic spelling of Rosalie, itself from Latin Rosa ('rose') — an old French and English flower name. Pronounced ROHZ-uh-lee▶Rosealynn#11914 in the U.S.A phonetic spelling of Rosalyn, joining Rosa ('rose') with a -lynn ending; read as 'pretty rose.' The RosPronounced ROHZ-uh-lin▶Roseleigh#11915 in the U.S.A modern combination of Rose (the flower) and Leigh ('meadow; clearing'), written as one name; reads as 'Pronounced ROHZ-lee▶Rosmeri#11916 in the U.S.A Spanish-flavored spelling of Rosemary, from Latin ros marinus ('dew of the sea'), the herb, later linkePronounced ROHZ-meh-ree▶Rous#11917 in the U.S.A short, unusual name: an English surname Rous (from Old French rous, 'red; red-haired') and, separately,Pronounced ROOS▶Rozie#11918 in the U.S.A phonetic spelling of Rosie, the affectionate pet form of Rose, from Latin Rosa ('rose'). Sweet, retro, Pronounced ROH-zee▶Sadierose#11927 in the U.S.A modern combination of Sadie (a pet form of Sarah, 'princess; noblewoman') and Rose (the flower), writtePronounced SAY-dee-rohz▶Ward#12041 in the U.S.In English, Ward is a surname/occupational name meaning 'guardian; watchman'; in Arabic, Ward means 'rosePronounced WORD▶Stellarose#12044 in the U.S.A modern double name joining Stella (Latin, 'star') with Rose (the flower, from the Latin rosa). Star andPronounced STEL-uh-rohz▶Sanita#12152 in the U.S.Sanita is a rare girl's name with more than one plausible thread. It most likely arose in America as a rePronounced suh-NEE-tuh▶Caleena#12365 in the U.S.A modern coinage sounding near Kalina (Slavic, 'guelder-rose; viburnum') and Celina/Selena ('moon; sky').Pronounced kuh-LEE-nah▶Calirose#12367 in the U.S.A modern combo of Cali (from Greek kallos, 'beauty; most beautiful,' as in Callista) and Rose (the flowerPronounced KAL-ee-rohz▶Pollie#12687 in the U.S.Pollie is a spelling of Polly, itself a pet form of Mary that arose through the rhyming path Mary to MollPronounced POL-ee▶Caylah#12755 in the U.S.Caylah is a C-spelled, h-tailed form of Kayla, a name that rose in the late twentieth century. Kayla is uPronounced KAY-luh▶Melodyrose#12971 in the U.S.A run-together combination of Melody (from the Greek melodia, 'song; singing of a tune') and Rose (the flPronounced MEL-uh-dee-rohz▶Rosalene#13152 in the U.S.A spelling in the Rosaline/Rosalind/Rosalyn family. Behind them sit Germanic hros, 'horse', and lind, 'soPronounced ROH-zuh-leen▶Rossie#13153 in the U.S.Rossie is a pet form used in older American records, read either as a spelling of Rosie (from Rose, the fPronounced RAW-see▶Syretta#13163 in the U.S.Syretta is a modern American coinage that adds the ornate -etta ending — familiar from Loretta, HenriettaPronounced sy-RET-uh▶Rosabel#13191 in the U.S.Rosabel joins Latin rosa, 'rose', with bella, 'beautiful' — 'beautiful rose'. It is a genuine older compoPronounced ROH-zuh-bel▶Serenityrose#13202 in the U.S.Serenityrose fuses the virtue name Serenity (Latin serenus, 'calm; clear; untroubled') with Rose (Latin rPronounced suh-REN-ih-tee-rohz▶Sookie#13251 in the U.S.Sookie is a historical English and American Southern pet form of Susan or Susannah, from the Hebrew ShoshPronounced SOOK-ee▶Susy#13274 in the U.S.Susy is a spelling of Susie, the pet form of Susan and Susanna, from the Hebrew Shoshannah — 'lily' (somePronounced SOO-zee▶Rosealina#13306 in the U.S.A modern blend of Rose (the flower) and Alina ('noble; bright'), landing near Rosalina/Rosalind. Its routPronounced roh-zuh-LEE-nah▶Suzi#13421 in the U.S.Suzi is an informal spelling of Susie, the pet form of Susan or Susannah. That parent comes from the HebrPronounced SOO-zee▶Autumnrose#13637 in the U.S.A modern one-word combination of Autumn, the season (from Latin autumnus), and Rose, the flower (Latin roPronounced AW-tum-rohz▶Blenda#13712 in the U.S.Blenda most likely arose as an American rhyming blend of Brenda and Glenda; separately it is a Swedish naPronounced BLEN-duh▶Ivoryrose#13729 in the U.S.A joined name: Ivory (the creamy-white material and color) plus Rose (the flower; 'fame'), written as onePronounced EYE-vuh-ree-rohz▶Roanne#13747 in the U.S.Roanne reads as a blend of a Ro element, from Rose or Rosemary, with Anne, from Hannah, grace. It also maPronounced roh-AN▶Emiliarose#13928 in the U.S.A two-name compound of Emilia (from the Roman Aemilius, 'rival; industrious') and Rose (the flower). A roPronounced eh-MEE-lee-uh-rohz▶Emberrose#13945 in the U.S.A combination name joining Ember — the English word for a glowing coal, used as a name for its warmth andPronounced EM-bur-rohz▶Everlei#13967 in the U.S.A respelling of Everly, an English surname from place names built on eofor, 'wild boar', plus leah, 'cleaPronounced EV-ur-lee▶Feyra#13989 in the U.S.A modern coinage. For most U.S. families it echoes Feyre, the heroine of Sarah J. Maas's 'A Court of ThorPronounced FAY-rah▶Flower#13995 in the U.S.The English word flower used straight as a given name, from Latin flos, floris by way of Old French flourPronounced FLOW-ur▶Rozena#14011 in the U.S.Rozena is a phonetic variant of Rosina or Rosena, both diminutive elaborations of Rose, from the Latin roPronounced roh-ZEE-nah▶Hayly#14011 in the U.S.Hayly is a trimmed respelling of Hayley, an English surname and place name from the Old English heg, 'hayPronounced HAY-lee▶Irisrose#14106 in the U.S.Irisrose runs two flower names together: Iris, the Greek word for 'rainbow' and the name of an iris bloomPronounced EYE-ris-rohz▶Cheryle#14180 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Cheryl, a modern English name that arose in the 20th century, generally explained aPronounced SHER-il▶Kalirose#14240 in the U.S.A joined name: Kali/Cali (a short, bright name, from Kayla/California or the Greek kalos, 'beautiful') plPronounced KAL-ee-rohz▶Koleen#14298 in the U.S.Koleen is a K-spelling of Colleen, an Irish-American name from the Irish word 'cailin,' meaning simply 'gPronounced kuh-LEEN▶Tamikka#14324 in the U.S.Tamikka is a doubled-'k' spelling of Tamika, a name that rose in African American naming from the nineteePronounced tuh-MIK-uh▶Khalena#14357 in the U.S.Khalena is a modern coinage. It can be read as a Kh- respelling of Kalena or Kalina (a Slavic name from tPronounced kuh-LEE-nuh▶Lylarose#14462 in the U.S.A compound of two names written as one: Lyla, a spelling of Lila or Leila with roots in Arabic layl, 'nigPronounced LY-luh-rohz▶Lillyrose#14468 in the U.S.A fused double name joining Lilly (from the lily, Latin lilium) and Rose (Latin rosa). Two of the oldest Pronounced LIL-ee-rohz▶Rosann#14661 in the U.S.Rosann joins Rose, the flower name, to Ann ('grace, favor'), a classic run-together double name.Pronounced roh-ZAN▶Parks#14804 in the U.S.From the English surname Parks — 'of the park', for someone who lived or worked at an enclosed park or gaPronounced PARKS▶Rosabell#14823 in the U.S.Rosabell is a form of Rosabel or Rosabella, joining the flower name Rose to the Latin bella, 'beautiful,'Pronounced ROH-zuh-bell▶Rozalynn#14835 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Rosalyn/Rosalind - from Germanic 'gentle horse' (hros + lind) and read by folk etyPronounced ROZ-uh-lin▶Tamieka#14837 in the U.S.Tamieka is a respelling of Tamika/Tameka, a modern American girl's name that rose in the 1970s; often conPronounced tuh-MEE-kuh▶Retta#14863 in the U.S.A short form pulled from names ending in -etta — Loretta, Henrietta, Rosetta, Marietta — where -etta is aPronounced RET-uh▶Rosalea#14883 in the U.S.A modern spelling in the Rosalie/Rosalia family, rooted in the Latin rosa, 'rose.' Rosalia is an old ItalPronounced roh-zuh-LEE-uh▶Rosaleia#14884 in the U.S.A modern elaboration in the Rosalie/Rosalia family, rooted in the Latin rosa, 'rose,' with an -eia endingPronounced roh-zuh-LAY-uh▶Rosalyna#14885 in the U.S.A modern elaboration in the Rosalina/Rosalind family. Rosalind is Germanic in root — often read as 'gentlPronounced roh-zuh-LEE-nuh▶Rosalyne#14886 in the U.S.A spelling of Rosaline/Rosalyn, from the Rosalind family. Rosalind's oldest root is Germanic, but the namPronounced ROZ-uh-lin▶Rosebella#14952 in the U.S.A modern joined name pairing Rose (the flower; from Latin rosa) with Bella ('beautiful'; from Latin bellaPronounced rohz-BEL-ah▶Shari#14965 in the U.S.Chiefly a pet form of Sharon, the Hebrew name of the fertile coastal plain of Israel, famous from the 'roPronounced SHAIR-ee▶Taryne#15083 in the U.S.Taryne is a lengthened spelling of Taryn, a modern name that arose in the mid-twentieth century, often asPronounced TAIR-in▶Versie#15084 in the U.S.Versie is a Southern American girl's name whose origin is uncertain; it most plausibly arose as a coined Pronounced VUR-see▶Sharron#15387 in the U.S.A respelled form of Sharon, from the Hebrew place name for the fertile coastal plain of Sharon, associatePronounced SHAIR-uhn▶Sherill#15405 in the U.S.Sherill is a spelling in the Cheryl/Sherrill family. Cheryl arose in the twentieth century, blended from Pronounced SHAIR-ul▶Caeleigh#15552 in the U.S.Caeleigh is one of the many ornate spellings of Kayleigh and Kaylee, names that arose in the late twentiePronounced KAY-lee▶Beverlyn#15623 in the U.S.Beverlyn is a mid-century American blend of Beverly and Lynn. Beverly began as an English place and surnaPronounced BEV-er-lin▶Chyenne#15679 in the U.S.Chyenne is a shortened respelling of Cheyenne, a name taken from the Cheyenne people of the Great Plains;Pronounced shy-ANN▶Elenarose#15837 in the U.S.A joined name pairing Elena (the Greek/Spanish form of Helen, 'bright; shining light') with Rose (the floPronounced eh-LAY-nah-rohz▶Edenrose#15894 in the U.S.A modern compound of Eden ('place of delight; paradise') and Rose (the flower). Two given names joined inPronounced EE-din-rohz▶Destyni#15912 in the U.S.Destyni is a stylized spelling of Destiny, a word-and-virtue name from the Latin destinare, 'to make firmPronounced DES-tuh-nee▶Emilyrose#15945 in the U.S.A two-name compound of Emily (from Aemilius, 'rival; industrious') and Rose (the flower). A pretty doublePronounced EM-uh-lee-rohz▶Harperrose#16044 in the U.S.A joined double name pairing Harper ('harp player') with Rose (the flower; 'fame'), written as one. A modPronounced HAR-pur-rohz▶Sharin#16182 in the U.S.Sharin is a variant spelling of Sharon, the biblical Plain of Sharon, a fertile coastal region often takePronounced SHAIR-in▶Aalyssa#16222 in the U.S.Aalyssa is an ornamental respelling of Alyssa with a doubled opening vowel. Alyssa arose from the sweet aPronounced ah-LIS-ah▶Khayla#16359 in the U.S.Khayla is a stylized respelling of Kayla, one of the great American girls' names of the nineteen-eightiesPronounced KAY-luh▶Kyilee#16427 in the U.S.Kyilee is an inventive spelling of Kylie and Kyleigh. Kylie rose to fame from Australia, where it is somePronounced KY-lee▶Cherrelle#16642 in the U.S.Cherrelle is a decorative elaboration of Cheryl, a name that arose in the twentieth century, probably blePronounced shuh-REL▶Kadince#16680 in the U.S.Kadince is a K-spelling of Cadence, a word name from the Latin 'cadentia', 'a falling', by way of the musPronounced KAY-dents▶Clararose#16823 in the U.S.Clararose is a modern compound joining Clara (Latin 'clara,' 'bright, clear') with Rose (the flower and tPronounced KLAR-uh-rohz▶Sharonda#16962 in the U.S.Sharonda extends Sharon with a rhythmic -da ending. Sharon is a Hebrew place name for the fertile coastalPronounced shuh-RON-duh▶Rosary#17138 in the U.S.From the Rosary, the Catholic prayer beads and Marian devotion, itself from the Latin rosarium, 'rose garPronounced ROH-zuh-ree▶Roselena#17142 in the U.S.A modern blend of Rose (the flower) and Lena (a short form of Helena/Magdalena, 'light'). Floral and brigPronounced roh-zuh-LEE-nah▶Roselynne#17144 in the U.S.An ornate spelling of Roselyn/Rosalyn, joining rose (the flower, from Latin rosa) to the -lynn ending, whPronounced ROHZ-uh-lin▶Sharol#17259 in the U.S.Sharol reads as a blend of Sharon and Carol. Sharon is a Hebrew place name, the fertile 'Plain of Sharon'Pronounced SHAIR-ul▶Sophiarose#17287 in the U.S.A modern smoosh of Sophia (Greek, 'wisdom') and Rose (the flower), written as one name in the mash-up trePronounced soh-FEE-uh-rohz▶Roz#17291 in the U.S.A short, one-beat form of Rosalind (Germanic, 'tender horse' or, by folk link, 'beautiful rose') or of RoPronounced ROZ▶Primm#17403 in the U.S.A short name echoing the English 'prim' ('neat; proper') and Primrose ('Prim'), the beloved younger sistePronounced PRIM▶Rosaleena#17489 in the U.S.A soft-spelled form of Rosalina/Rosaline, from the Latin rosa ('rose') — a floral elaboration in the RosaPronounced roh-zah-LEE-nah▶Samanthia#17593 in the U.S.Samanthia adds a syllable to Samantha, a name that arose in the American South in the eighteenth century.Pronounced sah-MAN-thee-ah▶Rickayla#17626 in the U.S.Rickayla is a modern American blend joining Rick, the short form of Richard, with the popular Kayla. KaylPronounced ri-KAY-luh▶Shenice#17991 in the U.S.Shenice is a coined name in the family of Shanice, a girls' name that rose in the 1980s and was popularizPronounced shuh-NEES▶Sussie#18567 in the U.S.Sussie is a spelling of Susie, the affectionate short form of Susan and Susanna, which come from the HebrPronounced SUS-ee▶Rosia#18760 in the U.S.An elaborated form of Rose or Rosa, from the Latin rosa, 'rose,' the flower. A flowing -ia extension in tPronounced ROH-zee-ah▶Roanna#19255 in the U.S.Roanna is usually read as a blend of Ro- (from Rose or Rosanna) and Anna, the Latin form of the Hebrew HaPronounced roh-AN-uh▶Suann#19497 in the U.S.Suann joins Sue, the pet form of Susan (from the Hebrew Shoshannah, 'lily' or 'rose'), with Ann, the EnglPronounced soo-AN▶Shary#19760 in the U.S.Shary is a soft -y form tied to Shari and Sharon. Sharon is a Hebrew place name, the fertile coastal plaiPronounced SHAIR-ee▶AnayaroseA compound joining Anaya (a modern name, variously read 'caring; look up to God') and Rose (the flower). Pronounced uh-NY-uh-rohz▶BriorA modern spelling with no documented source. It sits closest to Briar, the English word for a thorny wildPronounced BRY-or▶RayaroseA modern smoosh of Raya (variously 'friend,' 'flowing,' or a Disney heroine's name) and Rose (the flower)Pronounced RAY-uh-rohz▶RomiiA modern double-i respelling of Romy — itself a pet form of Rosemarie or Rosemary in German usage, and sePronounced ROH-mee▶
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Frequently Asked
What is the most popular English girl name that means rose?
Rosie is the most popular on this list, currently ranked #283 in the US and rising. It's a warm diminutive of Rose that stands easily as a full name on its own.
Do all these names come from the same root word?
No. Most trace to Latin rosa or Greek rhod-, but a few, like Rosalyn, arrived through sound rather than meaning — its true Germanic root is 'tender horse,' though everyone hears rose.