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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Diminutive of Rose ('flower'), and other rose-names
- Origin
- English (diminutive)
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- ROH-zee
Rosie (ROH-zee) is an English pet form of Rose, which means 'flower', and it carries the warmth of other rose-names too. It's a girl's name with a vintage, romantic, storybook feel, the kind that sounds like it belongs in a well-loved picture book.
Meaning & Origin of Rosie
Meaning: Diminutive of Rose ('flower'), and other rose-names.
Origin: English (diminutive).
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Rosie
ROH-zeeIPA /ˈroʊzi/
Popularity of Rosie
Rosie ranked #114 in 1910, when 736 girls were given the name. In 2024 it sits at #311 with 984 babies, so it's less common on the rankings than it was a century ago but was given to more girls last year than at its peak.
Names Like Rosie
These names share Rosie’s style, era or origin.
FAQ
What does the name Rosie mean?
Diminutive of Rose (‘flower’), and other rose-names. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Rosie?
Rosie is pronounced ROH-zee (IPA: /ˈroʊzi/).
Is Rosie a popular name right now?
Rosie peaked at #114 in 1910 and is ranked #311 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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