Gentle horse or beautiful rose
Derived from the Germanic elements 'hros' (horse) and 'lind' (soft, tender, or flexible). In the medieval period, it was reinterpreted via Latin 'rosa linda' to mean 'beautiful rose'. It gained literary fame through Spenser and Shakespeare.
About 140 girls were named Rosalind in 2025.
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US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The same feel as Rosalind — far less common.
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