Roswell as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Roswell

What is the meaning of the name Roswell ?

The baby name Roswell is a unisex name 2 syllables long and is pronounced RAHZ-wuhl.

Roswell is Welsh in Origin.

Roswell is a name of English origin that means "well of roses". The name is composed of two elements: "ros", which means "rose" and "well", which means "spring" or "stream". The name has been in use since the Middle Ages and was popularized by the town of Roswell in North Wales, which was known for its rose gardens.

The name Roswell has been used for both boys and girls, but it is more commonly given to boys. It has been used as a first name and a surname, and has been borne by several notable individuals throughout history, including Roswell P. Flower, a former governor of New York, and Roswell Park, a prominent American surgeon.

The pronunciation of Roswell is ROZ-wel. The name has been used in popular culture, most notably as the name of the town in the television series "Roswell" and as the name of the alleged site of a UFO crash in New Mexico. Despite its association with aliens and conspiracy theories, the name Roswell remains a classic and timeless choice for parents looking for a name with a floral and natural meaning.