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Origin: German

Meaning: Gentle horse; Horse protector

Roz, an Old German girl's name, lends a modern feel to a historic-sounding name. Meaning "gentle horse," it's a shortened form of the Shakespearean favorite Rosalind. You could also use Roz as a diminutive for Rosamond, another Old German name where the meaning of "horse protector" can be a reminder to your little one to look out for the natural world. Roz also has all the delicate connotations of a flower name, thanks to sounding a lot like Rose, making it a name that'll grow with baby.