Girl
Latin / French
3 syllables
Rosalie
ROH-zah-lee
/ˈroʊzəli/
"The beautiful rose" — a name of French romance, vintage sweetness, and enduring floral grace
Rosalie is the French and Italian diminutive of Rose, a name of extraordinary beauty and heritage—the rose has been the queen of flowers and the symbol of love and devotion across virtually every culture that has known it. Rosalie adds the French -alie suffix to create a name that is at once more elaborate and more lyrical than simple Rose, giving it a vintage French sweetness with genuine romantic depth. After a long period of dormancy, Rosalie has returned triumphantly to popularity as part of the broader revival of Victorian floral names.
Quick Facts
Letters7
SyllablesRo · sa · lie
GenderGirl
OriginLatin / French
Root WordRosa
MeaningRose, beautiful rose
PopularityPopular
Peak Year2019
Trend
↑ Rising
Name DayAugust 30
Nicknames
RoseRosieRozAli
About the Name Rosalie
Rosalie means 'rose' or 'beautiful rose,' derived from the Latin and French Rosa. The rose has been humanity's most beloved flower for thousands of years, symbolizing love, beauty, and perfection across cultures. Rosalie adds a lyrical French diminutive to this foundation, suggesting something as beautiful as a rose but with added warmth and personality.
Rosalie is strongly associated with France and the Romance language tradition, where it developed as a diminutive of Rosa. It is also used in Italy (Rosalia) and has deep roots in Catholic tradition through Saint Rosalia of Palermo. In the English-speaking world it arrived via French influence and has a distinctly Gallic elegance.
Rosalies are often described as warm, gracious, and romantically spirited. The name evokes the bloom of a rose—beautiful, fragrant, and possessed of both delicacy and hidden thorns. People named Rosalie tend to be creative, affectionate, and possessed of a natural charm that makes them deeply likable.
Rosalie has been on a strong upward trajectory in the United States since the 2010s, entering the top 200 and continuing to rise. It ranks among the fastest-growing vintage floral names and has benefited from the broader revival of names like Rose, Violet, and Lily. In France and Italy it has remained consistently popular throughout.
Rosalie's three flowing syllables pair beautifully with short, elegant middle names. Lovely combinations include Rosalie Grace, Rosalie Mae, Rosalie Claire, Rosalie Ann, and Rosalie Joy. For a more elaborate pairing, Rosalie Celeste or Rosalie Elise give the full name a gorgeous, lyrical quality.
Rosalie is a French and Italian diminutive of Rosa (Rose), derived from the Latin rosa. The name has additional roots in the veneration of Saint Rosalia of Palermo (c. 1130–1166), a Sicilian mystic who became the patron saint of Palermo. The saint's name may derive from Rosa or from the Latin rosalia, a Roman festival in which roses were placed on tombs. Rosalie has been in continuous use in France, Italy, and their cultural spheres since the medieval period.
Personality of Rosalie
Perceived character traits commonly associated with people named Rosalie
Creativity
82%
Elegance
90%
Independence
74%
Intelligence
76%
Strength
70%
Warmth
88%
Famous People Named Rosalie
S
Saint Rosalia
Twelfth-century Sicilian saint, patron of Palermo, for whom the name is partly derived
R
Rosalie (Twilight)
Rosalie Hale, the beautiful vampire in Stephenie Meyer's Twilight saga
R
Rosalie Cunningham
British singer-songwriter and lead of the band Purson
R
Rosalie Chiang
American voice actress, Mei in Pixar's Turning Red
Middle Names for Rosalie
Beautiful combinations that flow well with Rosalie
Rosalie Grace
Rosalie Mae
Rosalie Claire
Rosalie Ann
Rosalie Elise
Rosalie Joy
Rosalie Marie
Rosalie Celeste
Rosalie Pearl
Rosalie Jade
Rosalie Wren
Rosalie Violet
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History of Rosalie
1166
Saint Rosalia of Palermo becomes a beloved Sicilian saint, source of the name
1300s
Rosalie develops as a diminutive form of Rosa in French and Italian
1800s
Rosalie is popular across France, Italy, and their cultural spheres
1900s
Rosalie peaks in early twentieth century America before a long decline
2010
Rosalie begins its strong revival in the US, entering the top 200 by the late 2010s
Numerology & Symbolism of Rosalie
7
Destiny Number
Sum of all letters
3
Soul Urge
Sum of vowels
♍
Zodiac Affinity
Taurus
6
Lucky Number
Personal power digit
🎨
Lucky Color
Rose Pink
💎
Lucky Stone
Rose Quartz
🌸
Lucky Flower
Rose
Rosalie Around the World
How Rosalie is written in different languages and scripts
روزالي
Arabic
ロザリー
Japanese
Розали
Russian
로잘리
Korean
罗莎莉
Chinese
Ροζαλί
Greek
रोज़ाली
Hindi
רוזלי
Hebrew
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