Rosemary
Rosemary is a Christian girl name of Latin origin, meaning “Dew of the sea”.
| Meaning | Dew of the sea |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Latin |
| Pronunciation | ROHZ-mair-ee |
| Tradition | Christian, Modern & Classic |
| Used in | United Kingdom, United States, Australia |
Meaning and origin of Rosemary
Rosemary is the name of the fragrant herb, from the Latin ros marinus, 'dew of the sea', because the plant grows near coasts. Over time English speakers reinterpreted it as Rose plus Mary. Rosemary was associated with remembrance, as in Ophelia's line in Hamlet. As a first name it was most popular in the early to mid-twentieth century.
Is Rosemary a Christian name?
Rosemary is a plant name; the folk link with Mary gave it some Christian flavour, but it is not a biblical name.
How popular is Rosemary?
Mostly a vintage name today, occasionally revived.
Gifts with the name Rosemary
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Spellings and variants of Rosemary
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rosemary mean?
Rosemary means 'Dew of the sea'. It is of Latin origin.
Is Rosemary a Christian name?
Rosemary is a plant name; the folk link with Mary gave it some Christian flavour, but it is not a biblical name.
How do you pronounce Rosemary?
Rosemary is pronounced ROHZ-mair-ee.
Is Rosemary a boy or girl name?
Rosemary is usually a girl name.