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Rosslyn

Girl name · 35 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Rosslyn: 35 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 7 births in 1980.

Rosslyn derives from the Scottish place name Roslin, likely combining the Gaelic 'ros' (promontory) and 'lin' (pool or stream) to mean "headland by the water". The name is most famously associated with Rosslyn Chapel in Midlothian, a 15th-century chapel rich in history and mystery, popularised in modern culture. That connection also inspired the name of Rosslyn, a neighbourhood in Arlington, Virginia, named after the Scottish estate. As a given name, Rosslyn emerged in the 20th century, often considered a feminine form of Ross or an alternative to Rosalind, yet it has also been used for boys, reflecting its place-name origins. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, melodic quality that appeals to parents seeking something less common.