Ross
Found 6 entry about "Ross"
Ross is pronounced as "rahss".
Ross Name meanings & History
The name Ross means "headland" or "promontory" in Scottish Gaelic. It is derived from the Old Norse word "ros" which means "horse". From a Scottish and English surname that originally indicated a person from a place called Ross (such as the region of Ross in northern Scotland), derived from Gaelic ros meaning "promontory, headland". A famous bearer of the surname was Sir James Clark Ross (1800-1862), an Antarctic explorer. Ross is used as a first name for boys. It can also be used as a surname.
Zodiac Sign of Ross: Reason Aries
Synonyms of Ross:
R: Resourceful,Restless,Reason,Rational
O: Organized,Obstinate,Obsessive,Ostentatious,Obsolete
S: Sex,Solidity,Success,Sensuality,Status,Security,Social Standing
Ross is:- a Classic name
- a Mature name
- a Natural name
- a Simple name
- a Strange name
- a Strong name
- a Wholesome name
Famous People
Famous people with the name Ross include Ross Barkley (English footballer), Ross Lynch (American actor/singer), and Ross Noble (British comedian).
2.) ROSS (Male)
Usage: Scottish
Meanings: Transferred use of the surname derived from the Gaelic ros (a promontory or peninsula): hence, “dweller on the promontory or peninsula.” Alternatively, the name originated as a nickname for a person with red hair and in this case is derived from the Middle English rous(e) (red, rustcolored). (ROSS)
3.) Ross (Male)
4.) ROSS (Male)
Usage: American
Meanings: Transferred use of the Scottish surname derived from the Gaelic ros (a promontory or peninsula): hence, “dweller on the peninsula.” Alternatively, the name originated as a nickname for a person with red hair or a ruddy complexion, in which case it is derived from the Gaelic ruadh (red). (ROS)
