Medieval variant of Rosalind, which comes from Old German words meaning 'horse' and 'soft, tender'. In the Middle Ages its spelling was influenced by the Latin phrase rosa linda, 'beautiful rose'.
Nicknames
ros · roz
Vibe
gentlepoeticwarm
How it ages.
A romantic, Shakespearean name that feels graceful and timeless, with easy nicknames like Ros and Roz.
The cultural moment.
Rare in the United States, where it ranked #2192 in 2025.