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Roman/Romeo as a boy name?

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Tkoko · 03/07/2025 21:29

How do you like that?

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driedmangoplsx · 08/07/2025 19:52

Love Roman, also like Rowan a lot, too

Tkoko · 08/07/2025 07:14

KayEmAy · 07/07/2025 19:53

I love Roman, it's such a handsome name to me

Thank you… so weird how many opinions are there )

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KayEmAy · 07/07/2025 19:53

I love Roman, it's such a handsome name to me

Tkoko · 05/07/2025 12:53

GreyhoundGal1 · 05/07/2025 12:51

As a side note, how are you feeling as a new mum? Have you been checked for post partum anxiety? Lots of people can be indecisive about names, but the extent you're worried about it this time (which is a lot) could be linked. Make sure you're looking after yourself.

Roman is a nice name, you're never going to get approval from everyone on one name. Classic names to some are boring, inventive names to some are too weird. That's the great thing about life, variety and different views. And lots of people settle on a name they only like rather than love, due to things like your partner having a completely different style. But you grow to love the because it's your child's name. I hope you manage to settle on something.

Thank you

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GreyhoundGal1 · 05/07/2025 12:51

As a side note, how are you feeling as a new mum? Have you been checked for post partum anxiety? Lots of people can be indecisive about names, but the extent you're worried about it this time (which is a lot) could be linked. Make sure you're looking after yourself.

Roman is a nice name, you're never going to get approval from everyone on one name. Classic names to some are boring, inventive names to some are too weird. That's the great thing about life, variety and different views. And lots of people settle on a name they only like rather than love, due to things like your partner having a completely different style. But you grow to love the because it's your child's name. I hope you manage to settle on something.

Needmorelego · 05/07/2025 11:53

Tkoko · 05/07/2025 11:51

I am now really afraid of connotation with Romani people and roma population 😕

No..... Roman/Romeo doesn't have that link.
I was referring to the horrible word "chav".

ClareVoiance · 05/07/2025 11:53

Exactly what @Needmorelego posted.

Alex, Sasha etc are diminutives of Alexander, but Sonny or Spike would be a nickname.

Tkoko · 05/07/2025 11:51

I am now really afraid of connotation with Romani people and roma population 😕

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Needmorelego · 05/07/2025 11:49

@Tkoko have you been calling him Roman today?
How does it feel?

Needmorelego · 05/07/2025 11:48

ClareVoiance · 05/07/2025 11:43

I used the MN meaning of 'nickname', not the dictionary version.

Yes Mumsnet sometimes seems to confuse the difference between nicknames and diminutives.
James to Jamie
Elizabeth to Liz
Those are diminutives.
James known as Sniffy and Elizabeth known as Bubbles are nicknames.

ClareVoiance · 05/07/2025 11:43

I used the MN meaning of 'nickname', not the dictionary version.

Needmorelego · 05/07/2025 11:40

Tkoko · 05/07/2025 11:12

Don’t you think Romeo is a lovely nickname for Roman?

I wouldn't say it's a nickname - it's a different name.
Nicknames are names that just evolve and aren't necessarily anything to do with a person's real name.
I called my daughter Pumpkin for a while. when she was a toddler.
She's also been called Madam MooMoo, Missy Moo and Madam Bumbleton over the years.

ClareVoiance · 05/07/2025 11:32

Nicknames are usually diminutives, so it doesn't really work.

Tkoko · 05/07/2025 11:12

deismevav · 05/07/2025 10:42

Roman is lovely. I think Romeo is a heavy cross to bear.

Don’t you think Romeo is a lovely nickname for Roman?

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deismevav · 05/07/2025 10:42

Roman is lovely. I think Romeo is a heavy cross to bear.

ClareVoiance · 05/07/2025 10:40

@Needmorelego , It's not racist. You might interpret it as being, but of itself, it isn't.

I wish people wouldn't use some words, but there's not a lot I can do about it.

Sidebeforeself · 05/07/2025 08:15

Roosch · 04/07/2025 22:01

Romeo is horrific! It’s the name for a lecherous male.

Roman is weird unless you are maybe Russian or Italian in heritage.

Slight over reaction! I mean you’d be searching forever if you wanted a boys name that hasn’t been the name of a lecherous male at some point…

CreationNat1on · 05/07/2025 08:10

Peter and Michael are classic names, recognised globally and have sweet shortened versions. Both of these are really good. Roman is also very solid. I also like Nicolas (Nico) and Robert.

Biblical or royal names tend to be described as classic. Place names and maybe American sounding names (Cody, Brad, Brett) tend to be viewed as possibly not ageing as well.

Go with what you like, what's fashionable changes over time.

Samiloff · 05/07/2025 03:30

Needmorelego · 04/07/2025 20:05

Romany.
Also Irish Travellers who (apologies if I'm wrong) are different to Romany people.

Whatever its derivation, it doesn’t have those connotations for me at all. It’s not racial, just "an insulting way to describe a person, or their behaviour, clothes, etc. that is thought to show a lack of education and low social class" (Cambridge Dictionary).

Roosch · 04/07/2025 22:26

Tkoko · 04/07/2025 22:19

yes they are in my list...Alexander, Victor, Roman, Maxim...Peter is really nice

These are lovely names in my opinion, although Maxim would be Maximilian (shortened to Max).

Good luck with your name choice !
Try calling your baby each of these names and see if any suit him best.

Tkoko · 04/07/2025 22:19

Roosch · 04/07/2025 22:15

Thanks! I think knowing your heritage gives a different feel for names.

In that case Roman would be nicer.
There are many lovely names that work in both a Ukrainian and English setting.
how about:
Alex
Peter
Nathan
Victor

I still wouldn’t select Romeo though.
I also would not select Judah (as the biblical character is not someone I’d want my child named after!)

yes they are in my list...Alexander, Victor, Roman, Maxim...Peter is really nice

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Roosch · 04/07/2025 22:15

Tkoko · 04/07/2025 22:09

I am Ukrainian....does it make the name nicer? The other day i got to know a kid with name Judah, which i didn't like..and i was wondering if it is ok not to like the name? What do you think about it?

Thanks! I think knowing your heritage gives a different feel for names.

In that case Roman would be nicer.
There are many lovely names that work in both a Ukrainian and English setting.
how about:
Alex
Peter
Nathan
Victor

I still wouldn’t select Romeo though.
I also would not select Judah (as the biblical character is not someone I’d want my child named after!)

Tkoko · 04/07/2025 22:10

Tkoko · 04/07/2025 22:09

I am Ukrainian....does it make the name nicer? The other day i got to know a kid with name Judah, which i didn't like..and i was wondering if it is ok not to like the name? What do you think about it?

I agree, i would not call a son Romeo but i really like it as a nickname...or the way it sounds in UK...and not in Ukraine or Italy lets say

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Tkoko · 04/07/2025 22:09

Roosch · 04/07/2025 22:01

Romeo is horrific! It’s the name for a lecherous male.

Roman is weird unless you are maybe Russian or Italian in heritage.

I am Ukrainian....does it make the name nicer? The other day i got to know a kid with name Judah, which i didn't like..and i was wondering if it is ok not to like the name? What do you think about it?

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Stefanosgirl · 04/07/2025 22:09

Mikhail is lovely and Micah I went to school with boy called Micah.
Only one I've ever met.