Rosamund
Meaning of Rosamund
Rosamund is a beautiful and elegant name for a baby girl. It has its roots in the Germanic language and means "horse protection." The name is also associated with the medieval legend of Lady Rosamund Clifford, sometimes known as "The Rose of the World," who was said to be the mistress of King Henry II. The pronunciation of Rosamund varies depending on the language, but in English, it is pronounced as ROH-zuh-mund. Other variations of this name include Rosemond. While not extremely popular in recent years, Rosamund has consistently been chosen by a small number of parents for their newborn girls in the United States. Its timeless appeal and historical associations make it a unique and enchanting choice for parents seeking a classic yet uncommon name for their daughter.
Pronunciation
German
- Pronunced as ROH-zah-moont (/ˈroːzaˌmuːnt/)
French
- Pronunced as roh-zah-MUHN (/ʁɔ.za.mœ̃/)
English
- Pronunced as ROH-zuh-mund (/ˈroʊzəmʌnd/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
Notable People Named Rosamund
| Rosamund Pike - Rosamund Mary Ellen Pike is an English actress known for her roles in Die Another Day, The Libertine, and Pride & Prejudice. |
| Rosamund Kissi-Debrah - Rosamund Adoo-Kissi-Debrah is a British grassroots campaigner who raises awareness of asthma and health problems caused by air pollution following the death of her daughter, Ella Roberta Adoo-Kissi-Debrah, attributed to excessive air pollution. |
| Rosamund Victoria Colman, a member of the Salusbury family, was a Welsh golfer and tennis player who competed at the Wimbledon Championships in 1910 and 1911, winning 18 career singles titles during her active years from 1905 to 1912. |
| Rosamund John, also known as Nora Rosamund Jones, was a prominent English film and stage actress. |
| Rosamund Edith Nesbit Bland was an English author known for her novel The Man in the Stone House and her collaboration with her adopted mother Edith Nesbit on the children's book Cat's Tales. |
| Rosamund Jane Lupton is a British writer known for her novels Sister, Afterwards, The Quality of Silence, and Three Hours, after studying literature at Cambridge University. |
| Rosamund Abigail Hanson is an English actress known for her roles in This Is England and Shameless. |
