Summer-Rose
Girl name · 13 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Summer-Rose: 13 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 4 births in 2014.
Summer-Rose is a modern, lyrical compound name that brings together the warmth of the season with the timeless elegance of the flower. Summer comes from Old English *sumor*, simply referring to the warmest season, while Rose derives from Latin *rosa*, the fragrant bloom, and has ancient roots in Greek and Persian. As a hyphenated pairing, it emerged as a stylish choice in late 20th-century Scotland, evoking sunshine and delicate beauty. The combination is relatively rare among famous bearers, though Rose has been borne by figures such as the Scottish chemist Rose Gale, while Summer has been popularised by actresses like Summer Phoenix. Place-wise, there is the River Rose in Sutherland, whose name shares the same floral origin, and the village of Summerston near Glasgow. For a further note, the name Rose has long symbolised love and secrecy in Scottish folklore, while Summer is associated with joy and growth, making Summer-Rose an expressive, nature-inspired choice.
Girl 4 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20144 babies
- Latest (2024)
- #7903 babies
- Total births
- 13since 2012
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y