Roselind Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: ROH-zuh-lind //ˈroʊ.zə.lɪnd//
Origin: Latin; Germanic
Meaning: Latin: 'little rose'; Germanic: 'gentle horse'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Roselind has its roots in the Germanic elements "hros," meaning "horse," and "lind," meaning "soft" or "tender." The name evolved through various linguistic stages, beginning with Old High German and Middle High German forms. It later transitioned into Latin as "Rosalinda," which combines the Latin word "rosa," meaning "rose," with the suffix "linda." This Latin form influenced the development of the name in Romance languages before it was adopted into English during the medieval period, particularly through the influence of Norman culture after the Norman Conquest of England in the 11th century.
Historically, the name Roselind can be associated with notable literary works. One significant touchpoint is the character Rosalind in William Shakespeare's play "As You Like It," written in the early 17th century.
This character is celebrated for her intelligence and wit, contributing to the name's association with strong female figures in literature. Additionally, the name appears in various forms in medieval texts, reflecting the cultural blending of Germanic and Romance influences in England.
Culturally, Roselind carries connotations of beauty and grace, often linked to the symbolism of the rose, which has been a potent symbol of love and femininity throughout history. The name's melodic quality and romantic associations have contributed to its endurance in various forms across different cultures.
Diminutive forms such as Rosa or Lindy have also emerged, reflecting the name's adaptability and continued relevance in various contexts.
Famous people named Roselind
In this section, you will find notable people named Roselind. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Roselind who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
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Roselind Franklin was a chemist best known for her contributions to the discovery of the DNA double helix structure.
Fictional characters named Roselind
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Roselind is a fictional character from the play As You Like It by William Shakespeare. She is the play's heroine who disguises herself as a young man and navigates love and identity in the Forest of Arden.
Sibling suggestions
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Similar names
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Roselind was first seen in the United States in 1913.
Roselind has ranked as high as #860 nationally, which occurred in 1940, and has been most popular in Texas.
In the past 5 years the name Roselind has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Roselind is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Roselind was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Roselind (1967)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Roselind.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2017 | 7 |
| 2006 | 6 |
| 2003 | 5 |
| 1989 | 5 |
| 1987 | 5 |
| 1978 | 5 |
| 1977 | 5 |
| 1974 | 5 |
| 1972 | 9 |
| 1971 | 10 |
| 1970 | 8 |
| 1969 | 7 |
| 1968 | 7 |
| 1967 | 11 |
| 1966 | 5 |
| 1965 | 9 |
| 1964 | 7 |
| 1963 | 11 |
| 1962 | 8 |
| 1961 | 7 |
| 1960 | 11 |
| 1959 | 8 |
| 1958 | 7 |
| 1957 | 7 |
| 1956 | 8 |
| 1954 | 6 |
| 1953 | 6 |
| 1952 | 7 |
| 1951 | 10 |
| 1950 | 7 |
| 1949 | 9 |
| 1948 | 5 |
| 1947 | 7 |
| 1945 | 5 |
| 1944 | 5 |
| 1943 | 7 |
| 1942 | 7 |
| 1941 | 5 |
| 1940 | 12 |
| 1939 | 8 |
| 1938 | 5 |
| 1937 | 10 |
| 1936 | 6 |
| 1933 | 5 |
| 1928 | 9 |
| 1925 | 6 |
| 1924 | 10 |
| 1923 | 6 |
| 1920 | 7 |
| 1918 | 8 |
| 1917 | 11 |
| 1916 | 8 |
| 1915 | 7 |
| 1913 | 5 |