Around the world, horses are seen as symbols of freedom and determination, so it's no wonder that they're as beloved as they are. If you want baby to embrace her free spirit while keeping her kind heart, then this Old German name is perfect. Ros, a shorter form of Rosalind, means "gentle horse." It's ideal if you want to give baby a nature-inspired name with a bit of a difference. In literature, she can see her name and its free spirit reflected in Rosalind from Shakespeare's As You Like It, who is one of his most admired heroines.