Rosemary
dew of the sea
GenderGirlOriginLatinSay itROHZ-mair-eePopularityVintage
Pronounced ROHZ-mair-ee
About the name Rosemary
A grounded botanical name that feels incredibly warm. It combines the classic Rose with the distinct suffix mary.
Warm and nurturing, with an old-fashioned charm that feels comforting.
Fun fact
Despite sounding like Rose plus Mary, Rosemary actually derives from the Latin ros marinus, meaning dew of the sea, the same root as the herb.
Nicknames for Rosemary
RosieRomy
Famous people named Rosemary
- Rosemary Clooney (singer)
- Rosemary Kennedy (member of the Kennedy family)