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Rohese

Norman French form of HRODOHAIDIS.

HRODOHAIDIS   female   Ancient Germanic
Derived from the Germanic elements hrod "fame" and heid "kind, sort, type" (see ROSE).
ROSE   female   English, French
Originally a Norman form of a Germanic name, which was composed of the elements hrod "fame" and heid "kind, sort, type". The Normans introduced it to England in the forms Roese and Rohese. From an early date it was associated with the word for the fragrant flower rose (derived from Latin rosa). When the name was revived in the 19th century, it was probably with the flower in mind.
EQUIVALENTS
ANCIENT GERMANIC: Hrodohaidis, Rothaid
ENGLISH: Rosa, Rosabel, Rosabella, Rose
MEDIEVAL ENGLISH: Rohesia, Royse
DIMINUTIVES AND SHORT FORMS
ENGLISH: Rosie, Rosy
OTHER FORMS
ENGLISH: Royce
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