Rose name definition

Rose name definition: this name in other languages, spelling and pronunciation variants, female and male variants of name Rose.

Define Rose

Originally a Norman form of a Germanic name, which was composed of the elements hrod "fame" and heid "kind, sort, type". The Normans introduced it to England in the forms Roese and Rohese. From an early date it was associated with the word for the fragrant flower rose (derived from Latin rosa). When the name was revived in the 19th century, it was probably with the flower in mind.

Is Rose a girl name?

Yes, name Rose has feminine gender.

Where does the name Rose come from?

Name Rose most common in English, French.

Rose name variants