Romilly
English (British, Rare) · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Romilly
The given name 'Romilly' is derived from a Norman French place name, meaning "from the Roman settlement" or "Roman villa," rooted in the Latin *Romilius*.
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Etymology
The given name 'Romilly' is derived from a Norman French place name, meaning "from the Roman settlement" or "Roman villa," rooted in the Latin *Romilius*. It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in Britain, with no specific religious association; historically, it gained modest use as a surname before becoming a rare unisex given name, notably borne by the 19th-century English politician Sir John Romilly.
Romilly currently ranks #7,825 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2024.
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