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Rosalie was the third most popular name in Quebec in 2007.

Personal experiences with the name Rosalie: | Edit

I named my daughter Rosalie in 1999. She is now ten years old. She always hated the fact that Rosalie was an unpopular name. Thanks to the Twilight series, it is gaining popularity, and that makes her happy!

Nicknames for Rosalie: | Edit

Rose, Rosie, Ro, Rosa, Rosalita

Meanings and history of the name Rosalie: | Edit

Rosalie is the French form of the Italian name Rosalia. The name Rosalia is a Late Latin name derived from rosa, meaning 'rose'.

Famous real-life people named Rosalie: | Edit

Rosalie is the real first name of actress Andie MacDowell, born Rosalie Anderson MacDowell. Her friends still call her "Rosie".
Rosalie Roos, Swedish writer and women's rights activist
Rosalie Abella, Canadian jurist
Rosalie Crutchley, English actress
Rosalie Sorrels, American folk singer

Rosalie in song, story & screen: | Edit

Rosalie Hale is considered to be the most beautiful person in the world as a teenage vampire in Stephenie Meyer's Twilight series.
Rosalie Bonanno from the TV miniseries "Love, Honor, and Obey: The Last Mafia Marriage"
Rosalie "Hotsy" Totsy from the '70s sitcom "Welcome Back, Kotter"
Rosalie is the name of an American musical play first produced in 1928.
There is a song called "I Can't Go On (Rosalie)" by Fats Domino.
There is a song called "Rosalie Come and Go" by Ryan Adams.
Rosalie is the name of the principal, played by Joan Cusack, in the movie "School of Rock".