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Do you like the name Romilly?

108 replies

BurntCrumpet · 12/02/2023 18:23

I'm stuck for a name for our little girl. I want something pretty but a bit unusual and I think I like the name Romilly but can't decide if it's a bit too uncommon. What do you think? I'm also not sure of a middle name but thinking it needs to be a one-syllable name so that it's not too much of a mouthful?

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KirstenBlest · 13/02/2023 16:34

@teezletangler , St Hilary was a pope in the 5th century

Sexypyjamas · 13/02/2023 16:40

@Newpuppymummy yes Romilly Rose is nice.
I like Rom too, Romy even.

Romillyringstrom · 18/06/2026 23:46

It's the best name in the world. Can't buy badges or mugs with your name on in gift shops but it's a small price to pay.

Calliopespa · 19/06/2026 09:10

TheYearOfSmallThings · 12/02/2023 18:44

I don't like it - it makes me think of Rommel

Yes, I came to say the same. It is quite a pretty name but immediately for me conjures up the Erwin Rommel association - a bit like Adolfa or Hitleria would be inseparable in my mind from Hitler.

Calliopespa · 19/06/2026 09:12

Oh this is another zombie name thread. How do these keep popping up?

Giraffehaver · 19/06/2026 22:26

It was my favourite until DH pointed out the Romel connection

ChocolateCinderToffee · 20/06/2026 00:46

Hate it. It’s a surname.

mathanxiety · 20/06/2026 06:04

I have a little relative named Romilly. I can't say it out loud, but I dislike the name.

Romy doesn't really work as a nickname or diminutive, imo, because it has a long O sound, whereas Romilly has a short O sound.

Romy is a German language nickname or diminutive of Rosemarie.

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