Meaning & Origin
A female given name from Latin.
Roslyn is a girl's and boy's baby name of Latin origin, a variant of Rosalind or Rosaline, ultimately from the Old High German elements meaning 'gentle horse' — though it has been popularly associated with the Latin rosa meaning 'rose.' The spelling with "-lyn" gives it a modern American softness.
Roslyn has a warm, literary quality — it appeared in American literature and theater throughout the 20th century, most famously as the fictional town in the TV show Northern Exposure. A name that manages to feel both vintage and fresh.