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Rosalind

Name Meaning:

Possibly from Germanic elements 'hros' (horse) + 'lind' (soft, tender), or Norman French 'rose' + Spanish 'linda' ("beautiful rose"). Also associated with Latin 'rosa linda' ("beautiful rose"). Used by Shakespeare.

Noteable Namesakes

Rosalind Franklin (Chemist); Rosalind Russell (Actress); Rosalind (Character in As You Like It)

Origin

Germanic/Spanish/Latin

Popularity

US: Unranked, UK: Unranked

Variations/Nicknames

Roz; Ros; Linda; Lindy; Lynn

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