Sofia-Rose
Girl name · 9 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Sofia-Rose: 9 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 2012.
Sofia-Rose blends two beloved classic names, each with deep roots. Sofia, the Greek form of Sophia, means “wisdom” and has been a royal favourite across Europe; Rose, from the Latin *rosa*, symbolises the flower and has been used as a given name since the Middle Ages. The double-barrelled style is particularly popular in Scotland, where parents often combine family or meaningful names. While no famous bearer shares the exact hyphenated spelling, individual parts are carried by icons like actress Sofia Loren and the Rose of Shakespeare’s sonnets. The Bulgarian capital Sofia shares the same etymological root as the first element, while countless towns and gardens bear the rose. A modern, lyrical choice that pairs timeless elegance with a distinctly Scottish naming tradition.
Girl 3 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20123 babies
- Latest (2023)
- #7493 babies
- Total births
- 9since 2012
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y