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Rosamund

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

Meaning: 'horse protection'; reinterpreted as 'pure rose'Medium

In 30 seconds: A medieval name meaning 'horse protection' in its Germanic roots — and lovingly reread over time as 'pure rose'.
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Origin HighGerman, Latin
Meaning'horse protection'; reinterpreted as 'pure rose'
U.S. rank (2024)#7858 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births14 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2017
Total births (all-time)≈ 193

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201719512024

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

Rosamund comes from Germanic hros, 'horse', and mund, 'protection'. Medieval readers reshaped it into Latin rosa munda, 'pure rose', giving it its floral aura.

Carried by the legendary 'Fair Rosamund' of English lore, the name balances a tough old root with a soft rose meaning.

Did you know? The Latin-looking 'rosa munda' (pure rose) and 'rosa mundi' (rose of the world) are charming later reinterpretations of a Germanic name.
Overall data confidence 85%
Behind the Name — Rosamund — Germanic origin, rose reinterpretation

Variations

RosamondRosamunde

Nicknames

RosaRoseRoz

Famous Bearers

  • ★Rosamund Pike (1979–present)
    English actress known for Gone Girl and Pride & Prejudice.

If you like Rosamund…

Rosalind— another rose-flavored medieval girls' name
Rosa— the Latin rose name at its heart
Rose— the flower meaning it was reread as
Adalind— shares Rosamund's German roots
Rosaline— shares Rosamund's Latin roots

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Rosamund mean?

Rosamund is of German origin and means ''horse protection', later read as 'rose of the world''.

How do you pronounce Rosamund?

It's said ROZ-uh-mund /ˈrɒz.ə.mənd/.

Is Rosamund a boy or girl name?

Rosamund is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Rosamund?

Rosamund is a rare, vintage name in the U.S..

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