Roz
Roz Origin and Meaning
Roz is a feminine name that typically functions as a diminutive of longer names like Rosalind, Rosemary, or Rose. With Hebrew and Latin influences, it connects to the classic flower name Rose, which symbolizes love and beauty. Roz gained notable recognition in American popular culture through the character Roz Doyle in the television series 'Frasier' during the 1990s. While sometimes used as an independent given name, Roz is more commonly employed as a nickname. The name has a snappy, efficient quality with its single syllable and punchy 'z' ending, giving it a modern feel despite its traditional roots. For parents seeking a short, distinctive name with connections to the enduring Rose family of names, Roz offers simplicity with subtle sophistication.
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Famous People Named Roz
- Rosalyn "Roz" BordenAmerican actress; twin sister Marilyn Borden
- Rosalind "Roz" ChastAmerican cartoonist
- Rosalind "Roz" HammondAmerican comedienne and actress
- Roz JosephAmerican photographer
- Roz KaveneyEnglish poet and critic
- Rosalyn "Roz" RyanAmerican actress
- Roz WittAmerican actress
The name Roz in Pop Culture
- Roz Doylecharacter on TV's "Frasier"
- Rozcharacter in Pixar's Monsters Inc.
- Roslyn Sarah Inyathi "Roz" Forrester, character in the Virgin New Adventures (Doctor Who) novels
- Roz Keithcharacter in film "Nine to Five"
- Roz Pattersoncharacter in Australian TV series "Blue Heelers"
- Rozbabysitter in film "Eyes Wide Shut"
- Roz Harmisoncharacter in the Goal trilogy