Opinions on this name for a girl

[pearl20]

I'm quite fond of the name Romy for a girl, what do you all think?

Also, how would you spell it? Romy or Romi? Or another alternative?

[Tinty]

Romily Romy is a nickname

[TeetotalKoala]

Just makes me think of Romy and Michelle's High School Reunion. Which is a shocking film.

[pearl20]

@Tinty yeah I'm not a fan of Romily. A girl I used to work with was called "Romy", I don't think it was short for anything - could be wrong though.

[DramaAlpaca]

I'd spell it Romy. It's traditionally a diminutive of Rosemary.

[Jossina]

Sounds like a nickname.

[Aquamarine1029]

I think it's ok. I know someone named Remi which I love because I admire her so much.

[Astronica]

I like it, on its own and as a short form for Ramona, Romilly or Rosemary/Rosamund. I like Romy spelling best.

[Rosehip345]

I quite like Romy, never heard of it before. Not a fan of Romily though

[Kim1010]

I thought it more a nickname ... different I suppose

[FernBritanica]

It's cute, I like it.

Fine as a name on its own I think.

[FernBritanica]

@Kim1010 are you actively trying to be spiteful?

[NoSauce]

I think it’s pretty.

[Chocmallows]

Is it pronounced rom-e or roam-e?
I'm thinking rom-e, but not heard of it before.

[NoSauce]

Roe-me

[stopshoutingd]

I like it & know an adult Romy, not a nickname.

Take mumsnet opinions with a pinch of salt, your choice will be questionable for some if you veer away from anything ordinary.

[IckleBear]

I like it - Romy.
Remi is quite cute, too.

[GiveHerHellFromUs]

How are you pronouncing it? I know a Romy - said Rom-me.

It's unusual but not offensive.

[pearl20]

@stopshoutingd thanks! To be honest, I don't know why I've posted it on here, I suppose it's down to wether I like it, not anyone else. However, I'm 37 weeks pregnant and hormones gets you thinking all kinds of names so I just wanted to be sure I wasn't completely losing my mind.

The spelling I would go for would definitely be "Romy". It wouldn't be a nickname, just that. The pronunciation would be "Roe-me".

[stopshoutingd]

Yes I know it spelt & pronounced like that.

I was born & raised in London to immigrant parents with an unusual but cultural name like many of my school friends, colleagues etc. It's a very international city & everywhere I've worked I've met someone with a name I've never heard before. It's really not a big deal.

[BobbyBlueCat]

I really, REALLY don't like it.

[ballsdeep]

There's a little girl who loves by be with that name. It's lovely and it's not common either . I'd go for it. Good luck xx

[Sagradafamiliar]

One of my favourites.

[swansloveiceskating]

Great choice, Op. I really REALLY like the name Romy. It's pretty, unique enough and a good international name. It's still fairly unusual here but more common elsewhere in Europe especially in France. Prefer the spelling with a Y at the end but the Romi is spelling is nice too - that one is more common in Israel.

@TeetotalKoala Romy and Michelle's high school reunion isn't terrible film. It's a quirky film about female friendship bit ahead of it's time feminist classic imo. Maybe give it another chance

[MikeUniformMike]

Not keen - it's too nicknamey for me.
I don't like Romilly at all.