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55 replies

Romelo · 30/04/2022 23:32

The name is Roma. I first heard it on a little French girl who was a friend of a child I au paired for. Thought it was beautiful then, still think it’s beautiful now, plus we love the connection to the city as our first proper holiday together was to Rome. But I think it’s just too contentious to use, given that it’s the name of an ethnic group.

What would you suggest as alternatives? Can’t end in E/IE sound so Romy is out. We’d prefer shorter names of no more than 2 syllables as the surname is long and complex.

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rahjama · 30/04/2022 23:42

Oooooh I love Reya

HellyR · 30/04/2022 23:39

Venice
Florence
Milanie (kidding)

Ramona - 3 syllables but still short-sounding
Clara, Cara or Cora
Rosa, Raya or Mona
Elora/ Alora
Sidonie, Marnie and Sylvie would be lovely but have the 'ie' sound.

Fizzyfish · 30/04/2022 23:39

Rona
Thalia (italia)

Poppins2016 · 30/04/2022 23:36

Rosa
Paloma

StrychnineInTheSandwiches · 30/04/2022 23:34

Raina
Rosa
Reya

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