Editing Roslyn Harbor, New York (section)

=== Etymology ===
The "Roslyn" part of Roslyn Harbor's name is shared with Roslyn, [[Roslyn Estates, New York|Roslyn Estates]], and [[Roslyn Heights, New York|Roslyn Heights]], and ultimately can be traced back to when the name "Roslyn" was chosen for that village, as the geography in Roslyn reminded officials of the geography of [[Roslin, Midlothian|Roslin, Scotland]].<ref name=":81" /> The "Harbor" part of the name reflects its proximity to [[Hempstead Harbor]].<ref name=":81" /> The name was chosen during the incorporation movement.<ref name=":81" />

An earlier proposed name was Roslyn Hills, due to its hilly location, proximity to Roslyn, and because the Long Island Rail Road advertised the area as the "Switzerland of Long Island."<ref name=":81" /> The "Hills" was substituted with "Harbor" after concerns were expressed that it could be mixed up with Roslyn Heights.<ref name=":81" />

Prior to incorporating, the area was generally considered part of Roslyn (which wouldn't incorporate until 1932), and before that name was chosen for the area in 1844, it was known as Hempstead Harbor.<ref name=":81" />