Rosalie
Meaning of Rosalie
The name Rosalie is a charming and graceful choice for a baby girl, with deep roots in both French and English-speaking cultures. Derived from the Latin word "rosa," meaning rose, Rosalie evokes images of beauty and elegance. In French, it is pronounced roh-ZAH-lee (/ʁo.za.li/), while in English, it is commonly pronounced roh-ZAY-lee (/roʊˈzeɪli/). This timeless name has seen fluctuating popularity over the years in the United States, peaking significantly during the early 20th century and experiencing a resurgence in recent years. Variations of Rosalie include Rosa and Rose, each carrying its own unique charm but sharing the same floral inspiration. Associated with romance and natural beauty, Rosalie remains an enduring favorite among parents seeking a classic yet distinctive name for their daughters.
Pronunciation
French
- Pronunced as roh-ZAH-lee (/ʁo.za.li/)
American English
- Pronunced as roh-ZAY-lee (/roʊˈzeɪli/)
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Notable People Named Rosalie
| Rosalie E. Wahl - Sara Rosalie Wahl was the first woman to serve on the Minnesota Supreme Court, known for her advocacy for gender and racial equality, clinical legal education, and championing the rights of the mentally ill and displaced homemakers. |
| Rosalie Mackenzie Poe was an American poet and the sister of renowned writer Edgar Allan Poe. |
| Rosalie Silberman Abella is a Canadian jurist who made history as the first Jewish woman and refugee to sit on the Canadian Supreme Court bench. |
| Rosalie Alberta Rayner was a research assistant at Johns Hopkins University who collaborated with John B. Watson on the famous "Little Albert" study and co-authored articles and a book on child development and familial bonds in the 1920s. |
| Rosalie Mae Jones, also known as Daystar, is a renowned dancer, choreographer, educator, and the founder of DAYSTAR: Contemporary Dance-Drama of Indian America. |
| Rosalie Joyce Hixson, later Rosalie Wiherin, was a notable American wheelchair athlete who achieved success at the Paralympic Games in the 1960s and 1970s. |
| Rosalie Auguste Emma Wunderlich was an Austrian botanist and embryologist at the University of Vienna. |
| Rosalie Dreyer was a pioneering Swiss-born British nurse and administrator who played a key role in the development of Britain's public-funded nursing service. |
| Rosalie Allen was an influential American country singer, guitarist, and radio host known as the Queen of Yodeling and the first woman inducted into the Country Music DJ Hall of Fame. |
| Rosalie Lamorlière was the final servant to Marie Antoinette during the former queen's imprisonment, and she had one daughter. |
| Rosalie Jo Cunningham is an English singer-songwriter known for her work with the band Ipso Facto and her solo project Purson. |
| Rosalie Van der Gucht was a renowned English theatre director and head of the speech and drama department at the University of Cape Town, celebrated as a significant figure in the history of South African theatre. |
| Rosalie Lalonde is a Canadian Paralympic wheelchair basketball player who won a silver medal at the 2015 Parapan American Games and competed in the 2016 Summer Paralympics. |
| Rosalie Matondo is a prominent Congolese agronomist and the minister of the Forest Economy since 2016, with a background in coordinating national afforestation and reforestation programs. |
| Rosalie La Flesche Farley (1861–1900) was a prominent Native American advocate for the autonomy of the Omaha Tribe. |
