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It's popular because of Rose Dawson from Titanic.

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I'm sorry; but I would have to disagree, initially due to the Shakespearean Juliet's immortal words:

"That which we call a rose

By any other name would smell as sweet."

That being stated, addressing the question at hand first directs me to my favorite Online Etymology Dictionary (Related link listed below) which shows the PIE *wrdho- "thorn, bramble" origination. The 'House of Names' website that I usually also use is currently unavailable.

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13y ago

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