Gentle horse or beautiful rose
Originally a Germanic name derived from 'hros' (horse) and 'lind' (soft or tender). Over time, it became associated with the Latin 'rosa' for the flower. It is most famous as the name of Romeo's first unrequited love in Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet.
About 85 girls were named Rosaline in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The woman Romeo is infatuated with before meeting Juliet · Romeo and Juliet
A lady attending the Princess of France · Love's Labour's Lost
Egyptian-British actress known for the series Ramy
