Rosemary is a girl's name of Latin origin meaning “Sea dew, remembrance herb.” It has 3 syllables, giving it an elegant, melodic rhythm. Common nicknames include Rose, Rosie, Mary. As of 2023, Rosemary ranks #311 among girls' names in the United States and is currently rising in popularity. Its highest US ranking was #311 in 2023.
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ROHZ-mair-ee
Phonetic spelling
Currently #311 among US baby names.
* Based on US Social Security Administration birth-registration data
Rosemary means “Sea dew, remembrance herb.” It is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Rosemary is pronounced ROHZ-mair-ee.
Rosemary is most commonly used as a girl's name.
Rosemary currently ranks #311 among girls' names in the United States.
Popular nicknames for Rosemary include Rose, Rosie, Mary.
Middle names that pair well with Rosemary include Rosemary Rose, Rosemary Grace, Rosemary Marie, Rosemary Jane.
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