Rose

The epitome of femininity, Rose is a girl’s name of Latin origins, meaning “rose.” The name gets its meaning from the Latin rosa, and makes a sweet reference to the timeless and romantic bloom. Rose may also be a variation of Roza, which has Norman French roots and ultimately stems from the Germanic Hrodohaidis. With a meaning like "famous type," don't be surprised if your little Rose can't help but shine brightly wherever they go. Rose has long been celebrated in TV and film, with notable Roses featuring in classics like Titanic, Harry Potter, Doctor Who, and Golden Girls. The name also branches out to other old-time favorites, including Rosie, Rosemary, Rosanne, and Rosalie. Take it from The Bump member genromeo, who chose Rose for their child: "I think it's a beautiful name. It ages well, it's easy to spell/pronounce, and Rosie is a cute nickname."

Fun Facts About the Name Rose

• A bridge between names: While Rose is a popular given name, it's also a huge hit as a middle name. It pairs perfectly with most monikers and creates a melodic bridge between baby's first and last names. Some examples where Rose works wonders as a middle name are Elizabeth Rose, Isabel Rose, Amelia Rose and Samantha Rose.
• Rose's saintly vibes: The patron saint of South America and the Philippines, Saint Rose of Lima (1586–1617), wasn't actually named Rose at birth—she was baptized Isabel Flores de Oliva. She adopted Rosa as her religious name.
• Rose as a flattering adjective: As well as being a lovely given name and flower, "rose" is also an adjective. It can describe something that is distinctly "rose-red" in color, or a person of great beauty or virtue.