Origin, Meaning, And History Of Rosemarie
Rosemarie is a lovely feminine name popularly known as the spelling variant of Rosemary. It is a combination of two other names, ‘Rose’ (the flower, derived from the Latin name Rosa) and Marie or Mary (derived from the word Mariam, which in Hebrew means bitterness or rebellious). Hence, the name’s meaning can be interpreted as ‘bitter rose.’ However, the Latin meaning of the name is ‘dew of the sea.’ Therefore, the name finds its origin in Latin and English languages.
Rosemarie was first recorded in the 19th century and has been in use since the 1800s. However, it gained popularity in the US after 1920. It has also been a popular name in other countries like France, Germany, and England.
The name is typically pronounced Roz-mehr-ee (English) and Ro-za-ma-ree (German). It is also used as Rose-marie in French, Rosa María in Spanish, and Rosemary in English and Dutch. Rose, Rosie, Mary, Rosa, and Rosy are some cute and adorable nicknames for this name.
In popular culture,Rosemarie ‘Rose’ Hathawayis the main character and narrator of theVampire Academyseries. The video game seriesThe Simsalso featuredRosemarie Jitmakusolas a pivotal character.
In literature, the name’s variant was used by authorIra Levinfor her best-selling novel,Rosemary’s Baby, which was adapted for a 1968 horror movie of the same name. Overall, this name has a modern origin and a timeless appeal. Also, it has a fusion of two classic names that give it a sense of tradition along with a lovable feel.
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Famous People With The Name Rosemarie
- Rosemarie Braddock DeWittAmerican actress who starred in the Fox TV series Standoff
- Rosemarie FranklinWelsh actress and winner of Miss World 1961
- Rosemarie “Rosi” AckermannGerman Olympic high-jumper and the first athlete to clear the height of 2.00 m
- Rosemarie VegaFilipino Youtuber and reality star, known for her stint in TLC’s reality show 90 Day Fiancé
- Rose MarieAmerican actress and comedian known for the sitcom Dick Van Dyke Show
- Rosemarie WhyteJamaican sprinter and 400m Olympic champion
Rosemarie On The Popularity Chart
Rosemarie enjoyed marginal popularity in the US. To explore the rank and popularity of Rosemarie over the years, refer to the graphs below.
Popularity Over Time
The name peaked in popularity charts during the 1980s, with over 250 babies per million named Rosemarie. However, its popularity has declined since then.
Source:Social Security AdministrationRank Over Time
The name registered its lowest rank of 2,398 in 2010, after which it slightly improved. Check out the graph for more.
Source:Social Security AdministrationNames With Similar Sound As Rosemarie
If you like the sound of Rosemarie but are searching for alternative names, check out the list of names below. Scroll down!
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Names With Similar Meaning As Rosemarie
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Rosemarie?
The name Rosemarie means ‘bitter rose.’
2. What is the origin of the name Rosemarie?
Rosemarie has Latin origin.
3. How to pronounce the name Rosemarie?
Rosemarie is pronounced as rohs-muh-ree.
4. What are the short names for Rosemarie?
Romyand Romey in English, and Romy in German and Dutch are some diminutives and short forms for Rosemarie. These short and sweet names are often used as nicknames for Rosemarie.
