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Sophia-Rose

Girl name · 18 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Sophia-Rose: 18 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 5 births in 2014.

Sophia-Rose blends two beloved classics: Sophia, from the Greek *sophia* meaning "wisdom," and Rose, from the Latin *rosa*, the flower symbolising love and beauty. The pairing creates a modern yet timeless compound name, popular in Scotland since the 2000s, where hyphenated first names are a growing trend. Famous Sophias include Italian actress Sophia Loren and Scottish-born mathematician Sophia Jex-Blake; Rose is famously shared by Shakespeare's romantic heroine and Kate Winslet's character in *Titanic*. Place connections are indirect: the city of Sofia (Bulgaria) shares Sophia's root, while the rose is emblematic of several Scottish towns such as Rosehearty. One further note: Sophia-Rose is often shortened to "Sophie" or "Rosie," giving parents plenty of affectionate nickname options while retaining the elegance of a double-barrelled name.

Girl 5 of 52 years

Peak year
20145 babies
Latest (2017)
#8083 babies
Total births
18since 2011
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2014 · 5
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).