Roz

Latin
"supple horse or pretty rose"

Roz Origin and Meaning

The name Roz is a girl's name.

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" Borden
    American actress; twin sister Marilyn Borden
  • Rosalind "Roz" Chast
    American cartoonist
  • Rosalind "Roz" Hammond
    American comedienne and actress
  • Roz Joseph
    American photographer
  • Roz Kaveney
    English poet and critic
  • Rosalyn "Roz" Ryan
    American actress
  • Roz Witt
    American actress

The name Roz in Pop Culture

  • Roz Doyle
    character on TV's "Frasier"
  • Roz
    character in Pixar's Monsters Inc.
  • Roslyn Sarah Inyathi "Roz" Forrester
    , character in the Virgin New Adventures (Doctor Who) novels
  • Roz Keith
    character in film "Nine to Five"
  • Roz Patterson
    character in Australian TV series "Blue Heelers"
  • Roz
    babysitter in film "Eyes Wide Shut"
  • Roz Harmison
    character in the Goal trilogy

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