Rosamond - Name Meaning and Origin

The girl's name Rosamond \r(o)-samo-nd, ros(a)-mond\ is pronounced ROH-za-mund. It is of Old German origin, and its meaning is "horse protector". Also (Latin) "pure rose" or "rose of the world", which are linked to the Virgin Mary. Author Rosamond Bernier; actress Rosamund Pike.

Rosamond has 11 variant forms: Ros, Rosamonde, Rosamund, Rosamunda, Rosemond, Rosemonda, Rosmund, Rosmunda, Roz, Rozamond and Rozamund.

For more information, see also the related name Rosa.

Rosamond is a common female first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the girl's name Rosamond. Click here to compare Rosamond with related baby names.