Rosemary Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Rosemary Name at a Glance

Name	Rosemary
Meaning	Dew of the sea. As a compound of Rose and Mary: bitter rose.
Origin	Latin
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Rosemary Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Rosemary means “Dew of the sea. As a compound of Rose and Mary: bitter rose”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Rosemary Name Origin

Our database records Rosemary under Latin origin. Browse more Latin baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Rosemary a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Rosemary is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Rosemary

When considering Rosemary for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.