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Rosheen

Girl name · English · Gaelic · Latin

Meaninglittle rose · Irish

Rosheen is an English and Gaelic girl name meaning “little rose”, with Irish roots. Irish names are loved for their lilting sound and their links to Celtic saints and legends. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It is a flower name and draws on the natural world. It sounds crisp and confident, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.

Did you know?

  • In bloomRosheen is a flower name, part of a garden of botanical names that keeps coming back into fashion.
  • HistoryRosheen first shows up in US birth records in 1977, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 48 years since.
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Fewer than 5 US babies a year get this name, so SSA doesn't list it. That makes it truly rare.

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Rosheen

Rosheen is a girl name of English, Gaelic and Latin origin meaning “little rose”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It's a rare choice in the US, so your child is unlikely to meet another Rosheen at school.

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Questions about the name Rosheen

What does the name Rosheen mean?

Rosheen means “little rose” and comes from Irish. Names built around “rose” have been loved for generations, and give a child a meaning worth sharing when someone asks about their name. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Rose (“rose flower”), Rosalie (“rose”), Rosie (“rose”) and Rosalia (“rose”).

What is the origin of the name Rosheen?

Rosheen is English, Gaelic and Latin in origin, and its meaning traces back to Irish. Names often travel between languages and cultures, which is why Rosheen turns up in more than one tradition. Other English names to consider are Olivia (“olive tree”), Charlotte (“free”), Harper (“harp player”) and Elizabeth (“God is my oath”).

Is Rosheen a boy or girl name?

Rosheen is a girl name.

What names are similar to Rosheen?

If you like Rosheen, you might also like Rose, Rosalie, Rosie and Rosalia.

What should I know before naming my baby Rosheen?

Rosheen is an English and Gaelic girl name meaning “little rose”, with Irish roots. Irish names are loved for their lilting sound and their links to Celtic saints and legends. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It is a flower name and draws on the natural world. It sounds crisp and confident, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.