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Romy

Two month old, boy and girl fraternal twin babies. They are sleeping and swaddled together in pink and blue wraps that are tied together in a bow.

Romy

Updated: by Olivia Mittak

Romy is a beloved baby name for girls or boys. Approachable in tone, Romy maintains a classical aura that makes it popular among the children of celebrities. Romy was the name of a character in the Barbie franchise, and Romy White is a main character in the iconic Romy and Michelle series. Keep reading to learn more about this name.

Meaning and Origin of the Name Romy:

Romy is the short form of Rosemary, Roman, or Romilda. The name Roman derives from the Latin word Romanus and means “citizen of Rome”. Rosemary is an English name derived from the Latin term ros marinus (meaning “dew of the sea”). Finally, Romilda is a Germanic name that originates from the elements hrom (meaning “fame”) and hild (meaning “battle”).

Symbolism of the Name Romy:

Romy is a diminutive of Rosemary, Roman, or Romilda. The name Rosemary arose during Victorian era as both a floral name as well as a tribute to Mother Mary. In Victorian culture, the symbol of the rosemary herb was the rosa mystica.

Nicknames for the Name Romy:

Romy actually has quite a few nicknames that are associated with it! Many short names often lack a lot of nicknames, so Romy is quite unique. Check out our picks for Romy nicknames:

  • Roe
  • Roy
  • Rome
  • Roman 
  • Romes
  • Rummy
  • Rom
  • Romz
  • Omy
  • Omo
  • Romo
  • Rem
  • Roy
  • Oms

Style of the Name Romy:

Classic

Gender of the Name Romy:

Romy is a unisex baby name.

Pronunciation of the Name Romy:

ROH-mee

Number of Syllables in the Name Romy:

Two

Emotion Evoked From the Name Romy:

The name Romy evokes feelings of friendship and fun.

Alternative Spellings for the Name Romy:

  • Romey
  • Romi
  • Romie

Popularity of the Name Romy:

According to the Social Security Administration index, Romy was the 1,496th most popular baby name for girls in 2020. Romy has never been in the top 1,000 for either boys or girls in the 21st century.

Great Middle Names for Romy and Their Meanings:

  • Angel (heavenly messenger, celestial being)
  • Arden (great forest)
  • Calliope (beautiful voice)
  • Carmen (song, garden, truth, poetry)
  • Donna (lady, noblewoman, ruler)
  • Harmony (perfect unity, accord)
  • Kimora (golden meadow, royal fortress, tree town)
  • Morgan (sea chieftain)
  • Primavera (springtime)
  • Sigmunda (victorious protector)
  • Sirocco (east wind, desert breeze)
  • Wynn (friend, blessed, white, fair)
  • Zelda (blessed, happy, battle-strong)

Famous People with the Name Romy:

  • RomyByrne (daughter of celebrities Ellen Rona Barkin and Gabriel James Byrne)
  • Romy Madley Croft (singer)
  • Romy David (daughter of comedian Lawrence Gene David)
  • Romy Golan (art historian)
  • Romy True Hucknall (daughter of singer Michael James “Mick” Hucknall)
  • Romy Hero Johnson (daughter of actor Aaron Hero Johnson)
  • RomyKonjic (daughter of fashion designer Julia Restoin Roitfeld and model Robert Konjic)
  • Romy Magdalena Schneider (actress)
  • Romy Gauchan Thakali (politician)
  • Romy Weiß-Scherberger (Olympic fencer)
  • Romy (character in the Barbie franchise)
  • Romy (protagonist of Romy's Salon by Tamara Bos)
  • Romy White (main character in the Romy and Michelle series)

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