Give a stream of consciousness and then the final answer. Rosaline (/ rzln / or / rzlin /) is an unseen character and niece of Lord Capulet in William Shakespeare's tragedy Romeo and Juliet (1597). Although silent, her role is important. Romeo is at first deeply in love with Rosaline and expresses his dismay at her not loving him back. Romeo first spots Juliet while trying to catch a glimpse of Rosaline at a gathering hosted by the Capulet family.

Answer this question: what is the name of the girl romeo loved before juliet?
This is the relevant information: Romeo is at first deeply in love with Rosaline and expresses his dismay at her not loving him back.
So, the final answer is Rosaline.