A rose by any other name would smell so sweet

Proverbial Meaning: A thing’s name is not as important as the thing itself.

Literal Origins: If a rose were called something else it would make no difference to how it smells.

Common Usage: It is a well known proverb, but less commonly used than many may think. It is the sort of proverb spoken as is in dramas on TV, film or at the theatre – but not the sort of proverb ordinary people use in their speech.