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Thoughts on Romeo?

33 replies

ShippingGoods123 · 02/08/2016 22:30

For a boy? Thanks!

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Sparklingbrook · 03/08/2016 12:47

I just think straightaway of the Beckhams so it's a no from me. I like Roman too.

allegretto · 03/08/2016 12:49

I know an Italian one and it's pronounced Ro-MAY-o which sounds better. Still wouldn't use it though.

SteviebunsBottrittrundle · 03/08/2016 12:57

I'm quite open minded about names but I would also have to say no to Romeo (sorry). It just isn't my cup of tea and I would think of the play first, a Casanova type / 'stud' / ladies' man, the beckhams and then so solid crew. It's strange as Juliet wouldn't be associated with romance for me but Romeo is in my head for some reason.

marblestatue · 03/08/2016 15:01

It's OK, but everyone would think they were original with saying "Wherefore art thou Romeo?" as a joke. It would get very tiresome.

TheNaze73 · 03/08/2016 15:05

Thanks orange & OP. I now have 21 Seconds as an earworm.

As for the name Romeo, it's ok I think if you're of Latin descent

Pinklily1 · 03/08/2016 21:06

Also makes me think of the Beckhams, which would put me off.

QueenoftheAndals · 03/08/2016 21:12

I think people get Romeo confused with Casanova. Not sure why they think a Romeo would be some sort of dashing playboy when he was actually a suicidal teenager with stalker tendencies!

HeteronormativeHaybales · 03/08/2016 21:18

No, don't do it.

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