Rose; horse; or red-haired
Rossie is primarily a diminutive of Rose or Rosa, referring to the flower. It can also trace back to Germanic roots meaning horse, or Scottish origins referring to a promontory or red-haired person. In the United States, it was most popular as a standalone name in the late 19th century.
Less common today
Rossie isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #9,060 in 1996.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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