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Calling my baby boy Romeo when my name is Juliette

68 replies

Juju1981 · 11/10/2019 09:52

Hi Mums,

I am expecting my 3rd son and I really want to call him Romeo (it came to me in a dream) and my name is Juliette. I really like the name but suddenly wondered if it was weird that I call him that considering the story of Romeo and Juliette and that I'm his mum....
I may be reading way too much into this but would be happy to read your opinions...
Thanks much : )

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RushianDisney · 12/10/2019 23:24

If you must use it, have it as a middle name. It's simply too odd with the connection with your name, and the city you live in...

GrumpyHoonMain · 12/10/2019 23:21

I know a Romeo in France and the poor boy is bullied just for having that name. I imagine it would have become a whole lot worse if his mum or sister were called juliette.

Wolfiefan · 12/10/2019 23:20

Paris
Romeo
Juliet?
Got to be a joke? Surely. Confused

Ohyesiam · 12/10/2019 23:18

Just realised that sounded really aggressive, which I didn’t mean. Sorry.
But I did want to convey a very strong
No, you really can’t do that.

Frith2013 · 12/10/2019 23:18

You live in Paris? You think they haven’t seen the Leonardo di Caprio version dubbed into French? Or heard of the ballet version?

Dearie me.

Ohyesiam · 12/10/2019 23:17

It wouldn’t be weird, it would be fucked up.

Frith2013 · 12/10/2019 23:14

In a dream, you say? I’m sure your nurse can advise...

Don’t fall in a deep sleep looking as though you’re dead anytime soon.

FatherFintanFay · 11/10/2019 15:54

Another one saying please don't do it. Romeo and Juliet are possibly the most famous fictional lovers there have ever been - you can't knowingly name yourself and your son after them. It will look beyond weird.

Boireannachlaidir · 11/10/2019 15:51

"Hi mums" is a great opener... Hmm

PullingMySocksUp · 11/10/2019 15:08

It’s a name here too. That’s not an issue.
The story is well known, so it won’t just be when he’s reading it. People will laugh that his mother is his girlfriend and that it’s creepy. Please don’t saddle a child with that. It’s just asking for bullies to pick up on.

HotChocolateLover · 11/10/2019 15:04

How about Roman? I hated the name until my DH had a work mate called it and it kinda grew on me. Nice compromise.

BastardGoDarkly · 11/10/2019 13:31

Yeah, do it! Sounds great Hmm

Sparklypurpleunicornsaremyfav · 11/10/2019 13:26

So your still going with it? 🙄

Naomimi · 11/10/2019 13:24

Definitely don’t do it!

PrestonNotHeston · 11/10/2019 13:12

I had a dream last night that I sailed a boat up my parents' street and crashed into a pale blue Rover P5.

I don't feel obliged to make this happen in real life.

AverageMummy · 11/10/2019 13:08

Really terrible - although it’s a terrible name anyway
What about Rowan or Robin?

SyrilSneer · 11/10/2019 12:06

The issue isn’t that we don’t know it’s a name, Shakespeare was English Hmm the issue is it’s a silly idea.

Janus · 11/10/2019 12:03

Oh honestly don’t. If I met a mother called Juliette who had called her son Romeo I’d seriously think you were weird. I’m sorry, I really would. You can’t be explaining to him when he’s 15 and doing gcse Romeo and Juliette why you thought it was a good idea!

8by8 · 11/10/2019 11:59

So.....you asked for opinions, everybody said definitely a terrible idea, and you’re going with it anyway? Ok then.

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Juju1981 · 11/10/2019 10:54

Hi again - thanks everyone for commenting so quick...love it !!
It's not a joke.
I'm based in Paris actually so people will not tease him because the name Romeo exists already (kids & adults already have this name already).
I do go by Juju and the idea is that he would be Ro....
But yeah, I really like it but wondered about the Romeo and Juliet story but I guess he wont be reading that until he's much older and I can explain the rational of his name, hopefully he'll have a sense of humor and laugh.
Thanks again everyone x

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BiBiBirdie · 11/10/2019 10:52

Hell no
Biscuit

ChardonnaysDistantCousin · 11/10/2019 10:50

Get a kitten and call it Romeo.

Choose a different name for the child.

Fairybobbin · 11/10/2019 10:49

Seriously no... I don't usually have such a strong opinion on names as its so individual and personal, but that would be very strange. Sorry.

Sparklypurpleunicornsaremyfav · 11/10/2019 10:35

Nope!!!!!!!! Definitely not, don't do it

PrincessHoneysuckle · 11/10/2019 10:34

What about Rowan or Roman?