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At a Glance
- Meaning
- From the French place name Romilly, associated with 'Roman'
- Origin
- English (surname from French place name Romilly)
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- ROM-ih-lee
Romilly traces back to a French place name and carries an association with 'Roman,' giving it an English surname-turned-first-name feel. It's pronounced ROM-ih-lee, with a rhythm that's easy to say but not one you'll hear often. If you're drawn to names with a quieter, place-rooted history rather than a storybook meaning, Romilly fits that mold.
Meaning & Origin of Romilly
Meaning: From the French place name Romilly, associated with 'Roman'.
Origin: English (surname from French place name Romilly).
Source: Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Romilly
ROM-ih-leeIPA /ˈrɑːmɪli/
Popularity of Romilly
Romilly has stayed rare in Social Security data from 2013 through 2024, landing at its peak (and latest) rank of #6095 in 2024 with just 20 babies given the name that year.
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FAQ
What does the name Romilly mean?
From the French place name Romilly, associated with ‘Roman’. (Source: Wikipedia)
How do you pronounce Romilly?
Romilly is pronounced ROM-ih-lee (IPA: /ˈrɑːmɪli/).
Is Romilly a popular name right now?
Romilly is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #6095 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 2013–2024.)
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