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Female

Rosemary

Name Meaning:

Combination of Rose + Mary. Also named after the herb rosemary, from Latin 'ros marinus' meaning "dew of the sea."

Noteable Namesakes

Rosemary Clooney (Singer/Actress); Rosemary Harris (Actress); Rosemary Kennedy (Sister of JFK); Rosemary (Herb)

Origin

Latin

Popularity

US: #401, UK: #204

Variations/Nicknames

Rose; Mary; Rosie; Romy

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