What origin is the name Rosalind?

Rosalind comes from spanish naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Rosalind a popular name?

Rosalind is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good brother names for Rosalind?

Names from the same spanish tradition pair naturally with Rosalind — for example Mateo, Diego, Carlos. You can browse more on our spanish names page.

Rosalind

Q: Is Rosalind a rare name?

Yes. Rosalind does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Rosalind

Rosalind

Girl

spanish

3 syllables

Rosalind is a spanish girl's name meaning "A name of Spanish origin meaning fair rose. Historically, it is also associated with Old German roots meaning horse and snake.".

Parents who choose Rosalind pick a girl name from the spanish tradition, meaning "A name of Spanish origin meaning fair rose. Historically, it is also associated with Old German roots meaning horse and snake.". At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

Origin: spanish
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

A name of Spanish origin meaning fair rose. Historically, it is also associated with Old German roots meaning horse and snake.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Nicknames & short forms

Rosie

Quick answers about Rosalind

Very rare in US records

What does Rosalind mean?

Rosalind is a girl name of spanish origin meaning "A name of Spanish origin meaning fair rose. Historically, it is also associated with Old German roots meaning horse and snake.".