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ClareVoiance · 04/07/2025 13:28

Elvis is a nice soft sounding name.

Inthesmallclouds · 04/07/2025 13:24

Roman 💙

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Tkoko · 04/07/2025 13:19

Needmorelego · 04/07/2025 13:09

If you're going for "beautiful" I would choose Romeo but it is always going to have the Shakespeare connection which you'd have to decide yourself if you are ok with that.
(Did Shakespeare create the name? Or were there little boys called Romeo in Elizabethan times?)

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I think it’s the same thing as Dante in Italy.. there is only one famous Dante in history and it’s very difficult to give this name to a boy..

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Tkoko · 04/07/2025 13:18

Needmorelego · 04/07/2025 13:09

If you're going for "beautiful" I would choose Romeo but it is always going to have the Shakespeare connection which you'd have to decide yourself if you are ok with that.
(Did Shakespeare create the name? Or were there little boys called Romeo in Elizabethan times?)

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I was asking if you can suggest other names that sound more beautiful than Roman in your opinion… Romeo sounds cute but more as a nickname for Roman (at least I was thinking like that).

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Tkoko · 04/07/2025 13:17

Needmorelego · 04/07/2025 13:09

If you're going for "beautiful" I would choose Romeo but it is always going to have the Shakespeare connection which you'd have to decide yourself if you are ok with that.
(Did Shakespeare create the name? Or were there little boys called Romeo in Elizabethan times?)

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Origins of the name Romeo:
• Latin roots: Romeo comes from the Late Latin name Romaeus, meaning “a pilgrim to Rome”.
• Italian usage: It was used in medieval Italy as a given name. For example, Romeo di Tebaldo was a character in earlier Italian literature.

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Needmorelego · 04/07/2025 13:09

Tkoko · 04/07/2025 13:00

which ones are beautiful in your opinion?

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If you're going for "beautiful" I would choose Romeo but it is always going to have the Shakespeare connection which you'd have to decide yourself if you are ok with that.
(Did Shakespeare create the name? Or were there little boys called Romeo in Elizabethan times?)

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Tkoko · 04/07/2025 13:00

WaltzingWaters · 04/07/2025 12:56

I really dislike Roman. Not too sure why, just don’t like the way it sounds as a name. Prefer Ronan.
I do love Romeo, although it is quite a big name to live up to.

which ones are beautiful in your opinion?

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CreationNat1on · 04/07/2025 13:00

How about Eben, another favourite of mine.

WaltzingWaters · 04/07/2025 12:56

I really dislike Roman. Not too sure why, just don’t like the way it sounds as a name. Prefer Ronan.
I do love Romeo, although it is quite a big name to live up to.

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Tkoko · 04/07/2025 12:55

CreationNat1on · 04/07/2025 12:52

I love Romeo, but I agree if Romeo turns out to be self conscious it might be a difficult name to carry.

I also love Ronan and Rowan.

Do you feel like Roman, Ronan, Rowan and let’s say Evan are so different ? I love Evan honestly but can’t use it…

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CreationNat1on · 04/07/2025 12:52

I love Romeo, but I agree if Romeo turns out to be self conscious it might be a difficult name to carry.

I also love Ronan and Rowan.

maw1681 · 04/07/2025 12:49

I quite like Romeo but not keen on Roman - just personal preference I think, and Roman might feel dated in a few years as it it quite fashionable now. Romeo is more classic.

ClareVoiance · 04/07/2025 12:41

@Needmorelego , it was very unusual about 80 years ago, unless he had a Slavic background.

Babies called Roman in England & Wales since 1996
Baby names since 1904: how has yours performed? - Office for National Statistics

mediumdicketh · 04/07/2025 11:24

I have a family member called roman its a beautiful name and his absolutey beautiful aswell.

Needmorelego · 04/07/2025 10:58

@ClareVoiance that's why I don't understand why people are saying it will date.
It's a name that could be for a 80 year old bloke or a baby.

ClareVoiance · 04/07/2025 10:44

@Needmorelego , there are men of different ages called Roman, but for anyone in their 50s or older, the name is associated with Roman Polanski (bad).
Younger people will think of Roman Abramovich or Roman Kemp.
The name seems to have become popular quickly, which tends to mean it will be very popular but only for a short period.

I don't like the sound of it and it makes me think of ruins, remains, etc.

JustGotToKeepOnKeepingOn · 04/07/2025 10:40

Not keen on either. Roman is a very hard name and makes me think of force and destruction. Romeo will only ever be connected with Shakespeare, and not in a good way!

Needmorelego · 04/07/2025 10:21

Roman is better.
Those saying it will date - I know a Roman who is in his 50s so it's hardly a "new" name.
Romeo is nice but it's always going to be associated with Romeo and Juliet which is a tragic play.

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Tkoko · 04/07/2025 10:17

AllPlayedOut · 04/07/2025 10:10

I love Roman but I really dislike Romeo.

I just love the softness of it… but can’t come up with the names that sound so nice…

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AllPlayedOut · 04/07/2025 10:10

I love Roman but I really dislike Romeo.

dontcomeatme · 04/07/2025 10:09

Tkoko · 03/07/2025 21:43

They are still in the list for Slavic/latin/roman names… but still don’t feel the one… I envy that others make decisions so fast… I still don’t feel it. Sorry if that’s bothering you…

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Not bothering me at all. Just wondered when the little one is due ?

Goingawayistricky · 03/07/2025 22:27

SE nice bit - I only know one Roman ( teen) and he's lovely. Never heard it as a name before. I like it.
Romeo I associate with the Beckham's so an instant no from me.

ClareVoiance · 03/07/2025 22:22

Are you pregnant @Tkoko ?
I don't like the names. Roman isn't a very attractive name and Romeo is bordering on ridiculous.

@worldso , Clare is a 1970s name.

Stefanosgirl · 03/07/2025 22:21

I prefer Roman to Romeo.

BrendaSmall · 03/07/2025 22:07

To be honest I don’t like either of them, Roman & Ronan is very common nowadays