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The baby name Rossy is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced ROSS-ee — /ˈrɒsi/ (UK),RAH-see — /ˈrɑːsi/ (US).

Rossy is English, Latin, Scottish, Spanish in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Pronunciation: ROSS-ee — /ˈrɒsi/ (UK),RAH-see — /ˈrɑːsi/ (US)

What is the meaning of the name Rossy ?

The baby name Rossy is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced ROSS-ee — /ˈrɒsi/ (UK),RAH-see — /ˈrɑːsi/ (US).

Rossy is English, Latin, Scottish, Spanish in Origin.

Rossy is a modern diminutive used across English- and Spanish-speaking communities. As a pet form of Rose, Rosa, or Rosario, it inherits the Latin rosa meaning “rose.” In Scotland and beyond it can also serve as a homey nickname for Ross, from Gaelic ros meaning “promontory” or “headland,” which makes Rossy occasionally unisex. The double-s spelling distinguishes it from Rosy/Rosie and may echo Italian surnames like Rossi “red-haired,” though that influence is largely stylistic rather than etymological.

Found in Anglophone records since the 19th century as an affectionate byname, Rossy remained rare as a formal first name until the late 20th century, buoyed in Spanish popular culture by actress Rossy de Palma (born María del Rosario). Related forms and variants include Rosy, Rosie, Rosi, Rossie, Rossey, and the extended diminutives Rosita, Rosetta, and Róisín. Depending on its root, the name’s meaning ranges from “rose” to “headland.”

Rossy has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Rossy

Rossy de Palma Actor · Born 1964 · Spain Rossy de Palma is a Spanish actress best known for her work with director Pedro Almodóvar. She gained fame for her roles in films like 'Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown' and 'The Flower of My Secret'. Her unique look and charismatic performances have made her a standout in the film industry.

Rossy – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
FJ 0 #6 1 374
FJ Girls 0 #9 1 583
HN 0 #22 1 704
HN Girls 0 #33 6 884
ID 0 #39 1 2,238
PR 0 #55 1 1,497
AO 0 #75 3 2,729
BG 0 #78 5 1,799
ID Girls 0 #97 6 3,319
BN Girls 0 #113 2 5,459
EC 0 #113 9 2,502
KW 0 #121 1 5,216
PA 0 #121 10 3,797
ID Boys 0 #132 4 4,130
BN Boys 0 #139 1 6,332
BO Girls 0 #140 1,309 9,488
BW Girls 0 #150 2 4,216
BW Boys 0 #154 1 4,685
NA Girls 0 #157 68 7,146
CR 0 #158 8 5,526
PR Girls 0 #164 4 3,171
MX Girls 0 #167 5,676 17,781
EC Girls 0 #168 72 3,650
HU Boys 0 #174 1 3,954
AR 0 #193 1 2,915
BG Girls 0 #203 21 3,559
PE Girls 0 #205 2,344 14,861
GT Girls 0 #207 404 7,500
AO Girls 0 #217 1 4,575
MX 0 #217 217 8,339
HU Girls 0 #225 1 3,308
AL Girls 0 #227 1 4,141
MO Boys 0 #234 1 5,842
BD 0 #241 1 5,992
AO Boys 0 #242 8 5,568
EC Boys 0 #244 3 3,322
PE 0 #245 66 6,350
BO 0 #246 137 6,868
GH 0 #248 1 5,396
GR Girls 0 #248 2 6,293
TW Boys 0 #255 2 7,111
CR Girls 0 #262 334 11,342
NG 0 #264 9 5,926
GT 0 #265 50 5,948
SG 0 #281 2 11,010
IL 0 #282 1 6,291
TW Girls 0 #282 8 8,139
HR Girls 0 #294 1 3,687
KZ Boys 0 #296 1 6,578
QA Girls 0 #307 10 15,378
GH Girls 0 #310 15 6,973
SA 0 #312 1 10,560
CN Boys 0 #331 1 9,639
CL Girls 0 #351 779 14,098
MY 0 #352 3 12,352
CN Girls 0 #353 7 8,829
SD Girls 0 #358 1 7,678
BR 0 #360 1 5,969
MU Girls 0 #362 1 8,539
MU Boys 0 #369 1 8,477
CL 0 #373 39 6,867
PA Girls 0 #378 105 9,861
PT Boys 0 #380 2 7,951
BD Girls 0 #404 3 8,413
EG 0 #409 4 6,387
CO Girls 0 #418 1,222 16,140
OM Girls 0 #419 6 15,987
PH Girls 0 #425 5 13,098
CO 0 #433 48 7,768
Spain 0 #435 18 2,326
PT Girls 0 #463 9 7,952
SD Boys 0 #466 1 10,523
NG Girls 0 #473 369 15,093
ZA 0 #473 2 14,421
AR Boys 0 #482 2 7,628
UY Girls 0 #488 23 6,731
GT Boys 0 #497 3 7,625
KW Girls 0 #502 14 19,177
PA Boys 0 #504 2 9,305
CR Boys 0 #508 3 10,188
RU Girls 0 #522 2 11,913
CM Girls 0 #525 16 11,671
AR Girls 0 #526 74 8,289
RU Boys 0 #526 1 12,621
AE Girls 0 #538 16 20,968
PS Girls 0 #545 3 10,981
HK Boys 0 #554 4 12,905
SG Girls 0 #566 21 18,916
CM Boys 0 #573 3 12,054
BO Boys 0 #577 16 9,244
BH 0 #583 5 17,937
HK Girls 0 #602 14 16,104
BD Boys 0 #603 3 10,045
IL Girls 0 #642 4 11,648
Spain Girls 0 #644 367 5,561
IN Girls 0 #647 8 13,121
IT 0 #685 30 4,183
LB 0 #689 2 13,263
CL Boys 0 #696 5 13,390
SG Boys 0 #738 2 17,960
SY 0 #767 1 11,684
BR Boys 0 #779 7 12,213
KW Boys 0 #805 2 18,755
Germany Girls 0 #828 11 4,949
PE Boys 0 #848 31 14,506
TN 0 #861 5 13,765
IT Girls 0 #867 668 9,415
United States Girls 2024 #891 26 8,487
SA Girls 0 #903 33 25,931
BR Girls 0 #908 34 12,708
EG Boys 0 #921 5 15,035
MX Boys 0 #934 49 16,355
MY Girls 0 #934 61 24,821
NG Boys 0 #938 14 16,906
EG Girls 0 #941 19 14,742
NL Girls 0 #943 13 5,933
CO Boys 0 #975 7 15,656
ZA Girls 0 #1,076 66 25,928
MY Boys 0 #1,084 28 25,439
AE Boys 0 #1,139 5 22,615
ZA Boys 0 #1,165 14 25,619
MA 0 #1,199 1 20,986
DZ 0 #1,227 8 20,130
TR 0 #1,254 1 19,440
IT Boys 0 #1,461 11 10,046
SA Boys 0 #1,684 8 28,008

Rossy is popular in 63 countries — most recent births per country:

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People also ask about Rossy

Rossy is predominantly a girl's name.
Rossy is a 2 syllable name, pronounced ROSS-ee — /ˈrɒsi/ (UK),RAH-see — /ˈrɑːsi/ (US).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Rosy, Rosie, Rossie, Rossi, Rosita and Rosalia.
Somewhat — Rossy ranked #891 in United States in 2024, placing it just outside the most common names.
Rossy's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #914 in 2014 to #891 in 2024 in United States.
Yes — 1 notable people named Rossy are in our database, including Rossy de Palma (Actor).