Rosalinde

Fact sheet

Name: Rosalinde
Gender: Girl name
Syllables: 4

What does the name Rosalinde mean?

The girl's name Rosalinde is a variant of Rosalind and means 'the glorious gentleness' or 'the famous delicate one'. As an old German two-part name, it is derived from the components hruod for 'glory', 'honor', 'distinction', or 'praise' and lind for 'gentle', 'soft', 'supple', 'delicate', 'mild', or 'friendly'. Later, during Christianity, the name was reinterpreted in the Middle Ages in honor of Saint Mary as 'the delicate rose' or 'the beautiful rose'. This is in reference to the Latin terms rosa for 'rose' and linda/lindo for 'beautiful', 'pure', or 'delicate'. Furthermore, there exists, especially in the Romance language area, a very controversial interpretation of the name meaning 'horse and shield' or 'the supple horse'. In this case, it is derived from the Old High German elements hros for 'the horse' or 'the steed' in connection with either linta for 'the lime tree' and 'the lime wood shield' or lind for 'gentle', 'soft', 'supple', 'delicate', 'mild', and 'friendly'. It may also be mistakenly derived from 'Roswin'. The name has only been common in Germany since the 1930s, likely due to a neologism of the word elements 'Rosa' and 'Linde'. Other variants include Rosalinda, Roselinde, Rosalen, Rosalyn, Rosaline, Rosalina, Rosaleen, Rosalin, Rosalynn, Rozalin, and Rozalina. The English poet Edmund Spenser used Rosalind as an anagram of the name of his affair, Rosa Daniel. Later, the name was used by Thomas Lodge for the main character in one of his novels. This was then adapted by Shakespeare in 'As You Like It' in the 15th century.

Where does the name Rosalinde come from?

The etymology of Rosalinde is a female first name of Old High German origin meaning 'the glorious gentleness'. Old High German

How do you pronounce Rosalinde?

Sound & pronunciation of Rosalinde: Rosalinde unfolds a classic, multisyllabic sound movement. In German pronunciation, it is usually spoken as 'Ro-sa-LIN-de' [ʁozaˈlɪndə], with the emphasis on the middle syllable. The consonant combination '-nd-' at the end gives the name structure and depth. Rosalinde thus appears traditional and elegant - melodic, dignified, and harmonious.

When is the name day of Rosalinde?

The name day of Rosalinde is January 14.

Popularity

Rosalinde is a common first name in Germany. Currently, it ranks 3,210th in the list of the most popular female baby names. Its best placement was in 2023 at 2,265th. In the last ten years, Rosalinde has been given as a first name about 40 times, placing it 3,920th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 4,020th.

Nicknames & pet names

Dornröschen / Lili / Linde / Lini / Rosa / Rose / Rosi / Rosie

Similar first names

Rosalind

Famous people

Rosalinde Haas (musician from Germany)
Rosalinde Hurley (English physicist)
Rosalinde Kikstra (model from the Netherlands)
Rosalinde Renn (German film director)

Frequently asked questions about the name Rosalinde

What is the origin of the name Rosalinde?

Rosalinde has Old High German roots and is composed of the elements 'hruod' for glory and 'lind' for gentle. Thus, the name means 'the glorious gentleness'.

What nicknames are there for Rosalinde?

Various affectionate nicknames for Rosalinde include Rosa, Rosi, Lili, Linde, or even Sleeping Beauty.

How is the name Rosalinde pronounced?

The name Rosalinde is generally pronounced as: Ro-sa-lin-de. The emphasis is usually on the first syllable.

Is Rosalinde a common name?

Rosalinde is a rather rare girl's name that has only been common in Germany since the 1930s. However, it enjoys a certain popularity due to its melodic sound.