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Rosalie

Quick answerRosalie derives from the Latin "rosalia," meaning "rose festival" or "garland of roses," ultimately rooted in the Latin word "rosa" (rose).

French · Girl · 2 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#171
TrendStable
Peak year1938
Syllables2
OriginFrench
LanguageFrench
CultureFrench, German, Dutch, English
ReligionChristianity
Letters7
Numerology7 Chaldean 22
Global rank#58

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Rosalie

Rosalie derives from the Latin "rosalia," meaning "rose festival" or "garland of roses," ultimately rooted in the Latin word "rosa" (rose).

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Etymology

Rosalie derives from the Latin "rosalia," meaning "rose festival" or "garland of roses," ultimately rooted in the Latin word "rosa" (rose). The name gained prominence in Christian contexts, particularly among French and German-speaking populations, due to its association with the rosary and veneration of the Virgin Mary, with Saint Rosalie of Palermo (12th century) being a notable historical figure.

Rosalie currently ranks #171 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1938.

Themesfloral

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