Find out how popular the first name Rozelyn has been for the last 16 years (from 2008 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Rozelyn by gender

Based on the last 16 years of data, Rozelyn is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 6 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Rozelyn.

The history of the first name Rozelyn

The name Rozelyn is a variant of the name Rosalind, which is derived from the Germanic elements "hros" meaning "horse" and "lind" meaning "tender" or "soft." The name is believed to have originated in the medieval period, around the 12th century, in parts of Europe, particularly in regions with Germanic linguistic influences.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Rosalind can be found in the 13th century work "Romances of Partenay," written by an unknown French author. The name gained further popularity in the 16th century with the publication of Shakespeare's play "As You Like It," which featured the character Rosalind as one of the main protagonists.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Rozelyn or its variations. One of the earliest recorded examples is Rosalind of Woodstock (1376-1415), a daughter of Thomas of Woodstock, the youngest son of King Edward III of England. Another notable figure is Rosalind Franklin (1920-1958), a British chemist and X-ray crystallographer whose work contributed significantly to the understanding of the molecular structures of DNA, RNA, viruses, coal, and graphite.

In literature, the name Rozelyn has been immortalized in the works of several authors. For instance, in the 19th century, Charles Dickens featured a character named Rosalind in his novel "The Lamplighter." Similarly, the Romantic poet Percy Bysshe Shelley (1792-1822) wrote a poem titled "Rosalind and Helen" in 1818, inspired by his friendship with Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley and her sister-in-law, Harriet Shelley.

Other notable individuals bearing the name Rozelyn or its variants include Rosalind Russell (1907-1976), an American actress known for her roles in films like "Auntie Mame" and "His Girl Friday"; Rosalind Wiseman (born 1967), an American author and educator best known for her book "Queen Bees and Wannabes," which inspired the popular film "Mean Girls"; and Rosalind Brazzill Nevil (1919-2018), a New Zealand potter and ceramicist celebrated for her contributions to the arts and crafts movement.

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