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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Pet form of Roxanne/Roxana; by extension 'bright, radiant'
- Origin
- English (pet form of Roxanne/Roxana)
- Gender
- Used for both boys and girls
- Pronunciation
- ROK-see
Roxie is an English pet form of Roxanne or Roxana. You'll sometimes see it said that Roxie means 'little star' or 'dawn,' but that claim doesn't hold up — the name traces to the Old Persian root Raṳxšnā-, which points instead to 'bright, radiant.' If a meaning matters to you in choosing it, that's the one with real backing.
Meaning & Origin of Roxie
Meaning: Pet form of Roxanne/Roxana; by extension 'bright, radiant'.
Origin: English (pet form of Roxanne/Roxana).
A common claim: Roxie means 'little star' or 'dawn' Actually: As with Roxanne/Roxana, Roxie is sometimes said to mean 'little star' or 'dawn' — the better-supported root (Old Persian Raṷxšnā-) means 'bright, radiant' instead.
How to Pronounce Roxie
ROK-seeIPA /ˈrɒksi/
Popularity of Roxie
Roxie's high point on the SSA charts was #178 back in 1884, when 100 babies were given the name; by 2024 it had slipped to #3314, with just 48 babies named Roxie that year.
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FAQ
What does the name Roxie mean?
Pet form of Roxanne/Roxana; by extension ‘bright, radiant’.
How do you pronounce Roxie?
Roxie is pronounced ROK-see (IPA: /ˈrɒksi/).
Is Roxie a popular name right now?
Roxie peaked at #178 in 1884 and is ranked #3314 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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