Name meaning
Romy
may mean “dew of the sea (as Rosemary); or Roman”
- Origin
- German
- Gender
- Mostly feminine
- Used in
- German, French, Dutch, English
- Spellings
- Romy · Romi · Rosemarie · Romana
- Form of
- Rosemary
- Say it
- ROH-mee
- Letters
- 4
Likely meaning, sources differ
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Romy began in Germany as a pet form of Rosemarie, the herb rosemary, from the Latin ros marinus, dew of the sea. It can also come from Romana. The actress Romy Schneider made it famous, and it is popular today in the Netherlands, Germany and France.
Roots
Pet form of Rosemarie (Latin rōs marīnus, sea dew) or Romana.
Where it is used
A short name made famous by Romy Schneider.
Famous people named Romy
- Romy Schneider
Romy name FAQ
What does the name Romy mean?
Romy may mean “dew of the sea (as Rosemary); or Roman”. Sources differ, so we show the most common reading. Pet form of Rosemarie (Latin rōs marīnus, sea dew) or Romana.
Where does the name Romy come from?
Romy is of German origin. Today it is used in German, French, Dutch, English families.
How do you pronounce Romy?
Romy is usually pronounced ROH-mee.
Is Romy a boy's or a girl's name?
Romy is mostly feminine.
What are other spellings of Romy?
Related spellings and forms include Romi, Rosemarie, Romana.
Who are famous people named Romy?
Romy Schneider.
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Sources
Name data: NWOF dossier, Public-Census, Wikidata, Wiktionary-EN. Recorded in national birth and census statistics. Meaning and background researched by our team from the sources below and written in our own words. Wikipedia and Wiktionary content is licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.