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The baby name Rosamund is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced ROZ-ə-mund (IPA: /ˈrɒzəmənd/ or /ˈroʊzəmənd/).

Rosamund is Germanic in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 3.0
Origin: Germanic
Pronunciation: ROZ-ə-mund (IPA: /ˈrɒzəmənd/ or /ˈroʊzəmənd/)

What is the meaning of the name Rosamund ?

The baby name Rosamund is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced ROZ-ə-mund (IPA: /ˈrɒzəmənd/ or /ˈroʊzəmənd/).

Rosamund is Germanic in Origin.

Rosamund blends sturdy Germanic roots with romantic Latin overtones. Its earliest form combines hros “horse” and mund “protection/guardian,” yielding the sense “protector of horses.” Medieval clerks later reshaped the spelling under the influence of Latin phrases rosa munda (“pure rose”) and rosa mundi (“rose of the world”), which gifted the name its enduring rose imagery. Carried to England by the Normans, it settled into aristocratic and ecclesiastical records across the 12th–14th centuries.

Usage spiked in association with Rosamund Clifford, the famed “Fair Rosamund,” and the name enjoyed Victorian revivalism. In the arts it appears as Rosamunde in Schubert’s incidental music and as Rosamond in George Eliot’s Middlemarch. Established variants include Rosamond (English), Rosamunde (German), Rosemonde (French), and Rosamonda (Italian, rare). Nicknames range from Rosa, Rose, and Rosie to Roz and Romy. Overall, Rosamund balances medieval gravitas with floral grace.

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Famous people with the name Rosamund

Rosamund Pike Actor · Born 1979 · United Kingdom Rosamund Pike is a British actor known for her role as Amy Dunne in the film Gone Girl. She has also appeared in movies like Pride & Prejudice and A Private War. Born in 1979, she has become a prominent figure in the film industry. Rosamund Kwan Actor · Born 1962 · People's Republic of China Rosamund Kwan is a Chinese actress best known for her role as the female lead in the 'Once Upon a Time in China' film series alongside Jet Li. She gained fame in the 1990s for her performances in Hong Kong cinema. Her work in these films helped establish her as a prominent figure in the industry.

Rosamund – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Canada Girls 2021 #283 8 2,910
GH Girls 0 #337 1 6,973
HK 0 #357 1 8,483
ZA 0 #474 1 14,421
IQ Girls 0 #525 1 11,303
IR Girls 0 #545 1 8,334
SG Girls 0 #628 5 18,916
HK Girls 0 #650 1 16,104
NG Girls 0 #826 1 15,093
United States Girls 2024 #903 14 8,487
EG Girls 0 #1,009 1 14,742
PE Girls 0 #1,010 1 14,861
MY Girls 0 #1,071 2 24,821
ZA Girls 0 #1,229 8 25,928

Rosamund is popular in 12 countries — most recent births per country:

United States
Canada
EG
Scotland, United Kingdom
GH

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People also ask about Rosamund

Rosamund is predominantly a girl's name.
Rosamund is a 3 syllable name, pronounced ROZ-ə-mund (IPA: /ˈrɒzəmənd/ or /ˈroʊzəmənd/).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Rosamond, Rosamonde, Rosamunde, Rosamonda and Rosamundis.
Yes — Rosamund ranked #283 in Canada in 2021, and appears in official birth registries across 3 countries.
Rosamund ranks highest in Canada (#283 in 2021).
Rosamund's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #924 in 2014 to #903 in 2024 in United States.
Yes — 2 notable people named Rosamund are in our database, including Rosamund Pike (Actor), Rosamund Kwan (Actor).