Roswell
Meaning of Roswell
The name Roswell, primarily given to boys, carries a distinct and somewhat mysterious charm. Pronounced as ROZ-wel, it has roots in English origin and is often associated with the town of Roswell in New Mexico, famously linked to UFO sightings and extraterrestrial lore. This association gives the name an intriguing edge that appeals to parents looking for something unique yet grounded in history. Variations of the name include Roscoe and Ross, each offering a slightly different flavor while maintaining a connection to its original form. Though not commonly used today, with only sporadic occurrences over recent years, Roswell enjoyed more popularity during the early 20th century. Its rarity now can be seen as a positive attribute for those seeking an uncommon yet historically rich name for their newborn son.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as ROZ-wel (/'rɑz.wɛl/)
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Notable People Named Roswell
| Roswell Field Putnam (1840–1911) was a prominent residential architect known for designing over 35 sizable houses in Amherst and Northampton, Massachusetts in the late 19th century. |
| Roswell King was an American businessman, planter, and industrialist who co-founded the town of Roswell, Georgia and established the Roswell Manufacturing Company. |
| Roswell Pettibone Flower was the 30th governor of New York and a two-term U.S. House of Representatives member. |
| Roswell Park was a prominent American physician and cancer researcher, renowned for founding the Gratwick Research Laboratory in 1898, later renamed as Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center. |
| Roswell Martin Field was an American lawyer and politician known for his involvement in the Dred Scott v. Sandford case and his service in the Vermont House of Representatives. |
| Roswell Hawkes Lamson served as a United States Navy officer during the American Civil War. |
| Roswell Hill Johnson was an American eugenics professor known for his research in the early twentieth century. |
| Roswell Dwight Hitchcock was a United States Congregationalist clergyman. |
| Roswell Lee Evans, a former Dean of the Harrison School of Pharmacy at Auburn University, is known for his expertise in the use of the benzodiazepine midazolam for carrying out the death penalty. |
| Roswell George Mills was a Canadian journalist, poet, and magazine publisher known for being the first openly gay man in Canadian history whose life and sexual orientation is documented through biographical literature. |
| Roswell Farnham was a prominent American politician, Union Army officer, lawyer, and the 38th governor of Vermont. |
| Roswell Peter Bishop was an American Civil War veteran, lawyer, and politician who served six terms in the United States House of Representatives from 1895 to 1907. |
| Roswell Foster Magill was a prominent American tax lawyer and Treasury Department official known for his expertise in tax law during the 1930s. |
| Roswell Hart, a native of Rochester, New York, was a Yale College graduate and United States Representative known for his involvement in commercial pursuits. |
| Roswell J. Morgan was an American politician who served as a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly. |
