Girl name · Latin
Rose
“rose flower”
Vibes
Common nicknames
Short-forms and diminutives parents often use for Rose.
Explore Rose further
Similar-feel alternatives, or middle-name candidates that pair well with Rose — both ranked by the same scoring system (vibe overlap, syllable rhythm, origin compatibility).
About the name
Rose is the Latin rosa — the flower that has monopolized Western symbolism of love and beauty for two millennia — and, through Germanic roots (hros, horse; hrod, fame), older than its own garden.
A titanic classic of the 1900s, Rose holds ninety-ninth place in 2024 while reigning as the single most popular middle name in the English-speaking world.
As a first name it is the bloom, not the filler — one syllable of complete beauty. It pairs well with longer middles (Rose Evangeline, Rose Genevieve), reversing the usual order. On our vibe map it is Nature-Inspired at its most Vintage Elegant.
More Latin names
Rose sits in our Latin set — these share its roots.
All Latin names →Rose — common questions
Is Rose a boy or girl name?
Rose is traditionally a girl name of Latin origin. It ranked #114 among US girls' names in 2025.
What does the name Rose mean?
Rose means “rose flower” of Latin origin. Rose is the Latin rosa — the flower that has monopolized Western symbolism of love and beauty for two millennia — and, through Germanic roots (hros, horse; hrod, fame), older than its own garden.
Where does the name Rose come from?
Rose is Latin in origin. A titanic classic of the 1900s, Rose holds ninety-ninth place in 2024 while reigning as the single most popular middle name in the English-speaking world.
What are common nicknames for Rose?
Rosie, Rosy, and Ro — the short-forms parents most often use for Rose.
How popular is Rose?
Rose ranked #114 in US Social Security Administration data for 2025, which makes it familiar without being crowded.
Bring the name into the room
A couple of nice things named Rose you might want for the nursery.