Rosfrith

Old English, "glory, fame, peace and happiness"

An interesting way to Rose or Rosie for those looking for something bold and brave, Rosfrith is an Old English name meaning “glory, fame, peace and happiness”. It was notably chosen by the founder of the Oxford Dictionary, James A. H. Murray, for one of his daughters. I first discovered the name in Pip William’s novel, The Dictionary of Lost Words which explores the creation of the Oxford Dictionary, and immediately loved it for that -th ending and the poetic, mystical feel it has.

Extra name trivia: a number of her Rosfrith Murray’s siblings had equally intriguing names, including Oswyn, Ethelbert, Ethelwyn, Aelfric, Jowett, and Gwyneth.