What do you think of Ramona?

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We like the name Ramona but have no Spanish connections. What do you think of the name and does it work for an English girl?

Cool

Surely I can't be the only one who immediately thought of Ramona in Cold Feet? She was hilarious - and very Spanish. It's not a name I'd use, but if you like it, go for it.

I like it
Also Romy and Paloma

@MyblackVWTiguan Yes Beezus was actually Beatrice.
Ramona couldn't say it properly as a toddler.

Common Eastern European name too, and I love it. Use it if you want to. My name isn't commonly English but no one cares.

@Needmorelego oh yes, I forgot about her.

Love this version of the Dylan song: open.spotify.com/track/7KErEKHHj81Oeaepb2o9yC?si=VYy4ZapnTayWeH1BJ2YnCw

I know someone called Ramona who goes by Marnie!

I love it, again because ofvthe Ramona Quimby books. Not too weird but not common. Fab name. Choose it. I don't think it matters if it's more common in Spain and you aren't Spanish. You could use Romy as a nn if you are worried about ' moana'

Willa Jean! This thread is bringing back memories!

There is also a Bob Dylan song about Ramona that you might want to listen to if you’re going to use the name. Lovely name

I LOVE Ramona.

I had 2 DSs and done though....

I'm not a fan but there's nothing wrong with it. I wouldn't worry about not having any Spanish connections. Europe is a huge melting pot. I don't think anyone would bat an eyelid at an English Ramona. My daughter is Marcella and we have no Italian connection (she's named after an Irish great aunt) and no one's ever asked us about it either.

I love it, but am partial as we have sister cats called Beatrice and Ramona, and they are lovely

Honestly, the name is beautiful

I really like it

I don’t hate it….and I reckon it could grow on me

Not a fan because of ‘Mona’ sound, DD has a friend called Romina (Romeena) - I much prefer this.

Nice name, I had a lovely friend with that name, think it was spelt Rahmona tho.

I don't like or dislike it.
The main downside I can see is not being able to complain about anything, otherwise you'll be known as Ra-moan-a.

@FourToTheMFingFloor it's a hummous brand

Oh right @longdistanceclaraclara

I think the kid will be ok, and the others in the playground won't be calling her HummousHead or anything 😆

I was going to say it was a Dr Who companion from the 70s but I wisely Googled and that was Romana. I like both though.