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The honest truth on this name

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Whyiseveryusernametaken · 23/05/2017 18:24

So I really like the name Romana and so does DH. I know my family will hate it though because I'm predictably weird with my choices for everything in life. I know it's not completely out there but it's more unique than most names, at least in Blighty. I think it has more following in Slovenia, Czech Republic and a few other countries.

How do you guys feel about it?

I know there are alternatives: Rowenna, Rowena, Rosalina, Ramona etc but I'm not taken. It has to be Romana.

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Vaguelyclassical · 30/08/2026 12:53

Whatever you chose, it won't be "more unique." Something is either unique (there is only one of it in the whole world) or it isn't.

ZadesLittleMouse · 29/08/2026 13:41

I don't get the name association to pizza. There are names like Brie, Jack, Valentina, Clementine, Rogan, Josh, Olive, Rosemary, Sage, Pepper, Kale, Angus, Reuben, Baker, Cook etc etc. Romana sounds like a roman empress or a princess to me. I'd like it 🙋‍♀️

INeedaDietcoke · 26/08/2026 13:02

The original post is 9 years old...I wonder what OP named her baby.

Calliopespa · 24/08/2026 16:37

blacksheep2014 · 23/05/2017 18:43

I didn't get the pizza thing. What about Rowanna?

Rowanna? That sounds like someone vomiting.

Sorry another one who thinks pizza or Forum Romanum - or simply that you were meaning Ramona and got it wrong

Peanutlicious · 24/08/2026 07:21

I think.pizza, sorry. I taught a Romany once

Giraffehaver · 23/08/2026 22:52

I think the sound is lovely

WeddingDressguest · 21/08/2026 19:59

NotISaidTheWalrus · 23/05/2017 18:27

As in the 70's Time Lord?

That's the first thing I thought. Full name Romanadvoratrelundar - i guess the op wouldn't go for that though 😅

Firebird83 · 21/08/2026 17:14

I prefer Romina

GoodGraciousGeorgie · 21/08/2026 17:12

Oh I think it's lovely! Much nicer than the other similar names you and others have mentioned.

I'm unaware of the pizza, I haven't been to Pizza Express for years not even sure where my nearest one is...

I also don't know about the Doctor Who connection, I started watching it in the Christopher Eccleston era and stopped after David Tennant, I don't remember a Romana.

Saladinmyplate · 21/08/2026 14:30

My name is Romana and seeing how people are reacting to it is strange to me haha. I'm from Bangladesh and here it is not unusual rather a stylish name. I didn't know people abroad thought it was a bad name. I think it's about how a person carries themselves. The name gets attached to the person's personality.

icantgetnosleep5 · 30/05/2017 12:58

Oh god, no, sorry it's really awful! I can't even decide which sex it's for and whether it would be more hideous for a boy or girl!

MaisyPops · 29/05/2017 10:22

Ramona is nice.

Ramona is just odd to me.

glitterglitters · 29/05/2017 09:54

I have a Ramona Smile

Only issue I would have with Romana is it's a type of Pizza Express pizza base.

daisypond · 29/05/2017 09:52

I think it's fine. It's the feminine form of Roman, so I might assume you have a Rome or Italy connection. I don't think pizza at all.

Nooneno1 · 29/05/2017 00:29

I taught a Romana last year she was lovely and its a great name!

qumquat · 28/05/2017 20:39

I know a Romana in her 20s, she's very posh so that's what I associate with the name. It's not what I would choose but it's your baby and it suits my friend well.

almosttherenow · 24/05/2017 09:53

I had a friend at school called Romana, we all called her Ro...no one battered an eyelid to it being slightly unusual and she certainly never got teased about it. I also didn't meet her and think 'pizza'. I really can't understand people on here linking names to objects, seriously when do you ever meet someone and think 'oh you're like a pizza'!

Anyway, nice original name and go for it if you like it!

chainedtothedesk · 24/05/2017 09:52

Like it. Go for it. If your family dislike it, tough. They will get over it. I love the name Ramona too but I'd be afraid of her being called 'moaner'.

Ecureuil · 24/05/2017 09:35

I like it! No pizza association for me, but then I've never eaten at pizza express.

Joeybee · 24/05/2017 09:31

Not a fan, but think Ramona is fantastic. However I think Romana is useable. It's not too out there and I recon she could totally own her name and make it her own. I'd go with your gut instinct on this, try not to be put off by others opinions.

SomeOtherFuckers · 24/05/2017 03:36

Romana sounds masculine despite the a ending. Also has Romany or Roma connotations which some people might make assumptions ( not that they should or that it's a bad thing imo ), sounds like rhowanna spelt incorrectly ...

WhatToDoAboutThis2017 · 24/05/2017 02:23

Honestly? I think it's awful.

BunnyBunnyMooseMoose · 24/05/2017 02:22

I had a great-aunty Romana! My grandmother's sister.
She was unbelievably stylish, always bought the best presents and we kids all adored her, so I really love the name Romana.

MrsTerryPratchett · 24/05/2017 02:19

I like Romana. It means Roman though (as in Pax Romana). Is anyone Roman? Or Italian?

SuperBeagle · 24/05/2017 02:13

She'll get called Ramona all the time.

And I much prefer Ramona.