Rosalynd
Girl name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Rosalynd: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 1983.
A lovely variant of the classic Rosalind, Rosalynd likely blends the Germanic elements *hros* (horse) or *hrod* (fame) with *lind* (soft, tender), though it is also often linked to the Latin *rosa* (rose). The more famous spelling belongs to Rosalind Franklin, whose X-ray crystallography was pivotal in discovering DNA’s structure, and actress Rosalind Russell, known for her sharp wit in films like *His Girl Friday*. While no major place is named after this exact spelling, the root appears in the Scottish surname Roslin, famously tied to Rosslyn Chapel. Rosalynd adds a lyrical flourish to the traditional name, making it a distinctive yet familiar choice for parents drawn to vintage elegance with a Scottish twist.
Girl 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19833 babies
- Latest (1983)
- #5123 babies
- Total births
- 3since 1983
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y