Rothaid

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Usage：Ancient Germanic

Meaning & History：

Variant 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.

Names related to Rothaid：

EQUIVALENTS

ANCIENT GERMANIC: Hrodohaidis

ENGLISH: Rosa, Rosabel, Rosabella, Rose

MEDIEVAL ENGLISH: Rohese, Rohesia, Royse

DIMINUTIVES AND SHORT FORMS

ENGLISH: Rosie, Rosy

OTHER FORMS

ENGLISH: Royce