- Meaning
- Rose flower
- Origin
- Latin
- Gender
- Girl
- Syllables
- 1
- Popularity
- US top 100
- Style
- Classic
- Used in
- English-speaking countries, French
What people expect from a Rose
Rose is built from soft sounds. Studies of name sounds find people expect someone with a soft name to be warm, agreeable and calm.
The meaning is about nature and love. A name can't give a child nature, but it's a nice thing to explain to them one day.
A good fit if you hope for: a kind heart.
Names set expectations, not personalities. What the research says.
Rose: name scorecard
Save your future kid some trouble: give them a name they can live and grow with.
Great choice
Rose
- International readabilitySimple letters that read the same almost everywhere.
- Easy to say and spellSays itself: 1 syllable, spelt how it sounds.
- Not too common, not too strangePopular. Familiar and safe, a bit less personal.
- Playground-proofNo obvious rude words or rhymes. Kids are creative, though.
- Won't get you sued (or refused)Nothing a registrar would object to in most countries.
- A meaning to be proud ofMeans "Rose flower".
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Of 991 people who have won a Nobel Prize, 33 were named John and 30 Robert. Only 69 were women. Era and country explain most of it, but still: hello, John.
Nobel Prize laureate data, 1901 to 2025Questions about Rose
What does the name Rose mean?
Rose is a girl's name of Latin origin meaning "Rose flower".
Is Rose a boy or girl name?
Rose is usually a girl's name.
How popular is the name Rose?
Rose is in the US top 100. It is used in English-speaking countries, French.
Fun, but true. Name meanings come from common etymologies, which sometimes disagree. Height and weight paths are estimates from population growth data and published studies, not a medical assessment. If you're worried about your child's growth, talk to your paediatrician. Full disclaimer