This is a list of submitted names in which the usage is American; and the meaning contains the keyword -rose.
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Gwendora f EnglishPossibly a blend of
Gwendolen and
Glendora. Very seldom encountered, it has been used from at least 1901, when a baby of this name was registered in England, one of several registered in the opening years of the 20th century... [
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Gwyda f EnglishMeaning and origin uncertain. A famous bearer was Gwyda DonHowe, an American stage and screen actress.
Gwynne f EnglishFeminine variant of
Gwyn. The surname of English actress and royal mistress Nell Gwyn (1650-1687) is variously spelled
Gwynne,
Gwynn and
Gwyn.
Haisley f English (Modern)Probably a blend of
Hayley and
Paisley. It is pronounced identically to
Haseley, an English surname that was originally derived from place names meaning "hazel tree clearing", from a combination of Old English
hæsel and
leah.
Hallelujah f & m English (Rare)From the English word
hallelujah, uttered in worship or as an expression of rejoicing, ultimately from Hebrew הַלְּלוּיָהּ (
halleluyah) meaning "praise ye the Lord."
Halley f & m English, Portuguese (Brazilian)Transferred use of the surname
Halley. It peaked in popularity in 1986, when Halley's Comet was last spotted from Earth. It rose again in the US in the mid 1990's when similar-sounding names (like
Haley and
Hallie) were increasing in popularity.
Halsey m & f EnglishFrom Old English, meaning "from Hal's island". The name is probably given in honour of the American war hero Admiral William "Bull" Halsey, Jr. (1882-1959).
Hamlin m American (Rare)Transferred use of the surname
Hamlin. A notable bearer is American author Hamlin
Garland (1860-1940) who wrote fictional works about life in the Midwest.
Handsome m EnglishFrom the English word "handsome" meaning "attractive; good-looking".
Handy m EnglishFrom the word
handy, a nickname for a useful person.
Hap m English (Rare)Short form of the English word
happy. It was originally a nickname in the 19th century.
Harbor f & m EnglishFrom the English word
harbor, a body of water for anchoring ships, ultimately from the Old English
herebeorg "shelter, refuge". It may also be the transferred use of the surname
Harbor.
Hark m American (South)Possibly a religious themed named from the word Hark, meaning "listen," a popular word used in the Bible.
Harleen f Popular Culture, English (Rare)A fictional name created by Paul Dini and Bruce Timm for the popular cartoon series
Batman: The Animated Series. The name was given to a new character, Dr. Harleen Quinzel "Harley Quinn" (first appearing in 1992), as a play on the word
harlequin, referring to her manner of dress, that of a traditional harlequin jester, a theme meant to reference that of her partner-in-crime, Batman's arch-nemesis Joker... [
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Harleth f EnglishOne notable bearer of this name is rising supermodel Harleth Kuusik.
Harlye f & m EnglishThe meaning of the name is “Hare’s Meadow.” It is a unisex name that is derived from the Old English words hara meaning hare, and Leah, meaning wood.
Harriot f EnglishVariant of
Harriet. A famous bearer was Harriot Stanton Blatch, daughter of Elizabeth Cady Stanton.
Harryo f EnglishDiminutive of
Harriet. Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire had a daughter Harriet, called "Harryo".
Hart m EnglishProbably transferred from the surname
Hart. A notable bearer is the poet Hart Crane.
Havana f English (Modern)From the name of the capital city of Cuba (see
Havana). The 2017 song
Havana by Cuban-American singer Camila Cabello caused this name to gain some popularity, along with its similarity in sound to
Savannah.
Hawkeye m & f English, Popular CultureFrom the English words "
Hawk", referring to the type of predatory bird, and "eye". Having a 'hawkeye' means being "particularly observant, especially to small details, or having excellent vision in general".... [
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Hayleyann f EnglishThe name Hayleyann is a combination of the English names Hayley, meaning “meadow” or “hero” and Ann, meaning “gracious.” When combined, the name can mean “gracious meadow” or “gracious hero.”
Haz m EnglishDiminutive of
Harry. Predominantly used in Australia or New Zealand and occasionally heard in the UK.