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I don't think they are too close for cousins.

Nope! I think the fact that they have different amounts of syllables helps a lot. If they were siblings, it would probably be too close, but they aren't too similar for cousins.
I have a cousin whose name rhymes with my own. Besides getting confused every once in a while, it's never been a big issue.

No, I don't these names are too close, additionally I find Romy lovely

They are close, but I’m a Stacey with a close cousin Lacey with the same surname and it’s not really been an issue. Occasionally we would think someone was calling us and they were calling the other. When she was little, she thought it was the coolest thing that her name rhymed with her big cousin. If I was on the fence and had another name I was considering, I probably wouldn’t use the rhyme, but if Romy is the one, it’s probably not going to be as big of a deal as people expect.

Not too close at all. I think they'd me fine for sisters, let alone cousins.

I don’t think it’s a problem.

I think they are different enough that it would be okay. What about Rosemary “Romy”?

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I don't think it matters. And, for what it's worth, I strongly prefer Romy (albeit as a nickname for Romola or Rosamund) to Naomi!

I think they are different enough. But if you didn't you could use rosemary/romilly or equivalent and nickname her Romy.

I can't see a problem. Go for what feels right for your daughter.

No matter how close you might be to these cousins, your child will have their own very separate life. Pick the name you love.

I think the names aren't too close

I think if you love it, then use it. They are different enough in my book.