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Name like Romy?

88 replies

Bustermoon · 21/02/2019 09:07

Hi all,

Help needed! We absolutely love the name Romy and were all set to use it for our baby girl who is due in March. Unfortunately, my SIL has just used this name for her daughter.

Anyhoo, I think what I love about the name is the “ee” sound, so I’m not looking for alternatives like Romily, Ramona etc, but more another quite short name that sounds quite soft on the ear. We like happy sounding names Smile

I like Josie (but we have another in the family) as well as Stevie, Darcy and Sophie all of which DH has vetoed! He does love Sophie (is too chicken to use Stevie although I agree it’s a bit out there) and generally “ee” sounding names but we know 5 baby Sophie’s so that is out.

Please can you wise people help?

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Pinkypink · 16/07/2020 20:05

Love Emmie, Dulcie,
Camille nn Cami

newmum332 · 16/07/2020 18:50

Not sure if it’s been mentioned but what about Sadie? It’s not really popular, but well known and similar vibe to Romy.

Whatsyourflava · 16/07/2020 11:11

Yes would love an update @Bustermoon

threeduckslittle · 16/07/2020 11:05

What was the final name?

stophuggingme · 29/12/2019 12:19

Zillah
Wren
Carrie
Sasha
Bibi

But guessing she’s here by now?!

PlantPotting · 29/12/2019 12:19

Oh zombie thread
What did you pick @Bustermoon

PlantPotting · 29/12/2019 12:11

Sadie
Ottilie (Ottie)
Margaret (Maggie)
Clementine (clemmie)
Edith (Edie)

girlsname · 29/12/2019 11:37

What name did you choose in the end OP?

Antonin · 24/02/2019 15:20

Cleone or Leone ( final one pronounced ownee)
Toni

Whoops75 · 24/02/2019 08:54

Not a fan of Romy much prefer Emme

Rhona ( ro-na) is another R name

strawbmilk · 24/02/2019 08:10

Romy was on my list along with Remi, Leni, Reya & Noa.

Quintella · 24/02/2019 02:57

I love Aphra and Cleo from the suggested names.

Quintella · 24/02/2019 02:55

Are you joking me? 75 posts and no one has said 'Michele' (one L)?

Post-its, people!

Seriously though, OP, you sound like a seriously lovely and gracious person. I'm a hot-head who'd be tipping up tables and screeching 'name thief' at your scheming SIL. The name was clearly stolen from you, and that is weird behaviour, although it doesn't have to matter in the long term as you'll find an equally lovely name. (even still, bad cess to that Romy snaffling madam)

Name like Romy?
Marcipex · 24/02/2019 02:44

Patsy, we have one at nursery and her name gets lots of compliments.i also like Callie, Heidi, Miley.

Dreamzcancometrue · 24/02/2019 02:17

Coralie

Spartak · 24/02/2019 02:16

What about Stephanie with the nn Stevie?

Marlena1 · 24/02/2019 02:09

Jodie

CurlyWurlyTwirly · 24/02/2019 01:57

Sil wbu ( i know not point of thread) but hope you find an equally fabulous ( or more so name)
Congrats on longed for baby

BartonHollow · 24/02/2019 01:41

This is really shitty on you OP so I'm going to try and come up with some that I've heard and try and fit the ee remit

Liberty
Zoe
Millie
Hailey
Chloe
Annie
Minnie
Maisie
Kitty

SAK1976 · 24/02/2019 01:40

Renee

mathanxiety · 24/02/2019 01:32

No EE sound here, but:
Aphra
Lara
Stella
Dinah
Nola
Willa
Charis

Bethany1990 · 24/02/2019 00:03

I love the names Effie and Rudy

TheSheepofWallSt · 23/02/2019 21:20

Ohh how about Corey?

TheSheepofWallSt · 23/02/2019 21:19

Myra
Rooney (like Rooney Mara not Wayne)
Mara is nice too
Marina
Reba
Tori
Lyra
Rory
Aurora
Mari (pronounced Mah-ree)

modgepodge · 23/02/2019 21:14

No new names on here for me unfortunately- feel like I’ve heard ALL THE NAMES now!! There are a few I love, just need to get hubby on board with them!