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Sofia or Romy

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Charlotte2411 · 05/06/2025 10:20

Our baby girl is finally here and we still can’t decide on a name. Her big sisters are Ivy and Amelie. We think we’ve narrowed it down to Sofia or Romy. Thoughts?

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Lins77 · 18/06/2025 07:32

There are so many Sophias/Sofias now.

I love the name Romy and would definitely go for that out of the two.

uncomfortablydumb60 · 13/06/2025 00:13

Romy

GiddyCrab · 12/06/2025 23:45

Sofia.
Romy sounds like someone can't pronounce Rosemary properly.

Heidi2018 · 12/06/2025 08:22

Zanatdy · 12/06/2025 03:44

I’d choose Romy, but both are nice. I think most people can pronounce Romy.

Our friend had a Romy recently and it caused a lot of debate wondering if it was Rommy or Romey. It still wouldn't put me off a name though, once someone is told how to say it that should be it.

Zanatdy · 12/06/2025 03:44

I’d choose Romy, but both are nice. I think most people can pronounce Romy.

TimeSquare · 10/06/2025 11:43

Sofia goes better with the other names

user1492757084 · 09/06/2025 15:20

Sofia

Dinomug · 08/06/2025 18:56

JillyGiraffe · 08/06/2025 09:21

I’m not sure if Romy is pronounced Rommy or ‘Rome’y..?

I know a Romy and this happens to her a lot! It is Rome-y but many people get it wrong. I wouldn't let that put you off though, I think it's a lovely name!

BoleynMemories13 · 08/06/2025 16:39

If you are looking for other suggestions and are keen on the R name ending in y vibe, I think Ruby would work well with your other daughters' names.

BoleynMemories13 · 08/06/2025 16:37

Sofia is more suited in style, and avoids all 3 ending in the same sound which can feel a bit samey/matchy.

I prefer Sofia as a name, although I do much prefer the Sophia spelling personally. Romy feels very nicknamey in comparison.

The suggestion of Sophie is a good one, if you are keen on another ie/y ending.

Ivy, Amelie and Sofia/Sophia sound like sisters.

PurpleChrayn · 08/06/2025 16:22

Romy is a gorgeous name.

Cocktailsandcheese · 08/06/2025 16:21

It is a popular name, but it's because it's so beautiful! Timeless, as opposed to Romy which feels like a bit of a fad

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Charlotte2411 · 08/06/2025 15:10

We love Sofia. Just worried it’s not unique enough as it’s pretty much the no.1 name all over the world including UK with both spellings Sophia/Sofia. We like the uniqueness of Romy, but worry we’re setting her up for a lifetime of mispronunciation. I’m in the thick of baby blues right now so my decision making skills are not on point!

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ImFineItsAllFine · 08/06/2025 14:39

Sofia is lovely. Personally I'm not a fan of Romy.

whiterabbity · 08/06/2025 14:36

Sofia

TheBigFactHunt · 08/06/2025 09:24

Romy. I once had a dog so named.
Full name was Romola.

AndImBrit · 08/06/2025 09:22

Definitely Romy!

JillyGiraffe · 08/06/2025 09:21

I’m not sure if Romy is pronounced Rommy or ‘Rome’y..?

JillyGiraffe · 08/06/2025 09:20

Sofia!

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Charlotte2411 · 08/06/2025 09:16

Thanks all. We still haven’t decided but appreciate all your responses.

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1SillySossij · 08/06/2025 06:56

Sofia

cariadlet · 08/06/2025 06:42

If Sofia is the usual spelling in your country/heritage then I would go for Sofia.

If you are British and you don't have other nationalities in your background, I'd go for Sophia or Sophie because I prefer traditional spellings.

Bellaire85 · 08/06/2025 04:37

I’ve already changed my mind - go Romy! It’s more rare. I think you’d regret it long term, when you meet lots of other Sofias

Bellaire85 · 08/06/2025 04:36

I think Sofia fits better with your other daughter’s names, but for what it’s worth, I love the name Romy too. Beautiful names all around😊

polarsystem · 08/06/2025 00:09

Romy definitely. Such an underused and great name. There are so many Sofia/Sophias around.

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