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Roman

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Viletta · 07/09/2020 02:27

What are your thoughts on the name Roman?

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FluffyEggsontoast · 08/09/2020 07:00

If you like Romy, how about the name Rudy or Rudi @Viletta

Gotthetshirt23 · 07/09/2020 21:31

The only Roman I know is a dog - Male though !
Definitely think Romy is a more female name .

DramaAlpaca · 07/09/2020 21:28

I'm not keen. I much prefer the Irish name Ronan.

Lavenderblues · 07/09/2020 21:01

Romy is a very well known girls name!

Yorkshiredolls · 07/09/2020 20:43

I love it, I've got a Roman, he gets affectionately called Romy. So far Ive never met another Roman. we get a mixed response when people ask his name though, not negative, just surprised. I like that its very masculine and works well for both a child and an adult.

FluffyEggsontoast · 07/09/2020 20:35

My thoughts are that there's a LOT of babies called Roman. I've never met a Roman before in my life until the last couple of years but now it feels like every other newborn has this name or one of the similar ones.

Romy works fine as a nickname I think @Viletta if you like it.

TantricTwist · 07/09/2020 20:15

Romy is defo a girls name.

Chicchicchicchiclana · 07/09/2020 20:12

I really like it. I know a Roman in his late 20s. He is fab so maybe that sways me, but I do think it's a good name.

Branleuse · 07/09/2020 20:09

I like it

Sunshineandsparkle · 07/09/2020 20:07

I like it... but... it has become extremely popular in our area in the last year. It seems to be the new “in” name. I’ve never met one in my life but this year, I know 4 babies called Roman.

Notapheasantplucker · 07/09/2020 20:05

I love it, I was very close to calling my own DS Roman. I would've also used the NN Romy, because why not? Its a good unisex name.

MaraScottie · 07/09/2020 20:02

I think Ronan is a lot nicer

Rainallnight · 07/09/2020 20:01

Makes me think of Succession (the series on Prime)

MrsTerryPratchett · 07/09/2020 20:01

It's a family name for us (Polish) and therefore doesn't have the Polanski/toga references. I like it, it's strong. Anyone who lives somewhere with a Polish population won't be confused.

Pippilangstrumpfi · 07/09/2020 19:58

Romy is a girls name!

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Viletta · 07/09/2020 17:32

What would be the short version? Would Romy work?

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TantricTwist · 07/09/2020 17:14

It's such a lovely name I really like it.
It's a nice strong name and not too unusual now it's becoming popular.

There are so many popular names it hardly makes the slightest difference what you choose so long as you like it.
Jack and Jake were popular and top of the list for about 10 years in a row.

Whatsyourflava · 07/09/2020 16:59

Name of the moment. Extremely popular now if that's an issue for you. Probably Roman Kemp and a famous YouTuber also called Roman propelled this name into the mainstream a few years ago. Gets a bit confusing with all the similar sounding names about now too that are also on big upswings. I'd pick something else less trendy personally.

MonsteraDeliciosa · 07/09/2020 16:44

I like it!
I taught a young Roman once; he was mischievous, but very clever. He said his mum so named him because he was born with a big nose!

Unfortunately, there is the Roman Polanski link.

Astronica · 07/09/2020 14:42

I don't like it.
And it's over-used.
And Days of our Lives.

Pippilangstrumpfi · 07/09/2020 14:38

To me Roman is a person or thing from Roman times. You wouldn't call a baby Saxon or Viking would you?*

This

Yawningyawning · 07/09/2020 14:29

South east and I know of three baby Romans this year

PeaceAndHarmoneeee · 07/09/2020 14:27

Really don't like it.

To me Roman is a person or thing from Roman times. You wouldn't call a baby Saxon or Viking would you?

Thistlegirl4 · 07/09/2020 14:20

It is a name that has grown on me and now I really like it.

MikeUniformMike · 07/09/2020 12:40

I don't like it. Rowan is ok.
Roman makes me think of Roman Polanski but I don't like the name anyway.

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