Romy

I prefer it as a nickname for Rosemarie or Rosemary.

I like it, not my favorite name but still pretty strong.

I prefer Romi.

This seems like a dog's name so I don't like it on a human.

My sister's name, this comment section is very interesting, her name does sound a little masculine.

I love this as an nickname for Romelia - so cute and modern! I'm currently pregnant with a little girl and I am torn between Romelia or Harriet (nickname Hattie).

It’s cute. I like it as a nickname for Romane.

I like this name! It sounds strong. Nice on a girl, but I think it could be used on a boy as well. Definitely seems unisex to me.

My name is Romy; it's not a nickname or short for anything and only today have I discovered people's discomfort, squeamishness and bewildered behaviour towards this fact. Admittedly I haven't always liked my name and I do understand the connotations of Rome associated with it. But I do think relating my name to the start of fascism is a little bit extreme?
Regardless, I think having a name like Tilly or Tess as a first name is just as representative as Matilda or Teresa, the person shapes their name into what suits them, so either way unless they do associate their name with fascism I think we can all live with it.

It wouldn't take long for an adolescent to come up with the inappropriate joke of: "Romy blow me" yeah... not the wisest name decision, but to each their own.

It lacks depth and should only be used as a nickname.

I will admit to you now: I am not a fan of "Rosemary" nor am I a fan of the diminutive "Romy." Having said that... I have been witnessing the use of this nickname as a true title. Freeze. It is nothing more than a short version, and should only be used as so. "Romy" as a first name screams bratty southern pageant-baby-- certainly not the definition of brains. It is not only unprofessional, pompous, even geriatric and senile-- it is ugly (in first name use, moreso).

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My only advice to people choosing names, is that to think it through. Will the title aid your child in the professional world? Or will it taint the chances? In grade school, will s/he become the high target of cruelty? Will s/he be happy and thank you later in life?

My name is Romy and I have to admit I used to hate it because no one pronounced it right, but now I love it because it's unusual and I've not met many people with this name, although I do know some boys with this name. I wasn't aware it was a boys name too!

I used to love this name, but it just sounds so much like Rome and Roma. The Roman Empire is where Fascism began, even if it wasn't called Fascism or anything else. It also makes me think of the Middle Ages and the power the Catholic Church had in those times. As for Roma, it's not only Rome in Italian, but it's also the politically correct name for gypsies, a group that no one really likes. Other than the bad associations, this is a lovely name, and it's not even too youthful.

Romy exudes cuteness - a serious, substantial cuteness, mind you. =)