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ROSE : Pronounced – r OH z

Originally a Norman form of a Germanic name, which was composed of the elements hrod “fame” and heid “kind, sort, type”. The Normans introduced it to England in the forms Roese and Rohese. From an early date it was associated with the word for the fragrant flower rose (derived from Latin rosa). When the name was revived in the 19th century, it was probably with the flower in mind.

FRANCES : Pronounced – f r AN – s iss

Feminine form of FRANCIS. The distinction between Francis as a masculine name and Frances as a feminine name did not arise until the 17th century. A notable bearer was Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini (1850-1917), a social worker and the first American to be canonized.

MCIVER : Pronounced – m ih k – AY – v uh r

Source: behindthename.com | pronouncenames.com

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