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Rosamond

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Pronounced ROZ-uh-mund /ˈrɒz.ə.mənd/Medium

Meaning: From the Germanic Hrosmund, 'horse-protection' (hros, 'horse,' + mund, 'protection'). Long folk-etymologised as the Latin rosa munda, 'pure rose' — the image behind Fair Rosamund of English legend. We give both honestly.Low

In 30 seconds: A stately old name: Rosamond means 'horse-protection,' often read as 'pure rose' (said 'ROZ-uh-mund'). Classic and rare.
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Origin MediumGermanic, Latin
MeaningFrom the Germanic Hrosmund, 'horse-protection' (hros, 'horse,' + mund, 'protection'). Long folk-etymologised as the Latin rosa munda, 'pure rose' — the image behind Fair Rosamund of English legend. We give both honestly.
U.S. rank (2019)#9619 ↗ Rising
2019 U.S. births11 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1916
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,283

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192518812019

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Rosamond comes from the Germanic Hrosmund, 'horse-protection,' and was later folk-etymologised as Latin rosa munda, 'pure rose.' Tied to Fair Rosamund of English legend, it reads stately and vintage — rare in the U.S. (said 'ROZ-uh-mund').

It appears only rarely in U.S. data. Rare, stately, and vintage.

Did you know? Rosamond is Germanic for 'horse-protection,' though it was long folk-read as the Latin 'pure rose' (rosa munda) — the image behind Fair Rosamund of medieval English legend; we give both honestly (said 'ROZ-uh-mund').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Rosamond — Germanic 'horse-protection'; folk-etym Latin 'pure rose'

Variations

RosamundRosamondeRosamund

Nicknames

RosieRoz

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Rosamond mean?

Rosamond is Germanic for 'horse-protection'; it has long been folk-read as the Latin 'pure rose' (rosa munda), the image behind Fair Rosamund. We give both honestly.

How do you pronounce Rosamond?

It's said ROZ-uh-mund /ˈrɒz.ə.mənd/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Rosamond a boy or girl name?

Rosamond is a girl's name.

How popular is Rosamond?

Rosamond is a very rare name in the U.S.

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