Romilly

Romilly is a female first name that is regarded in the USA as a pet form of Romilia or Romilla, the female counterparts of the name Romilius.

What does the name Romilly mean?

The first name Romilly is considered an American variant of Romilia or Romilla, both of which derive from the name Romilius. Translated, the name means 'the one from Rome' or 'the Roman woman'. The roots of the name can be traced back either to the Latin rōmŭlus, which refers to the founder of the city of Rome, or to the Etruscan rumon or ruma, which means 'the name of the river Tiber that flows through Rome'. Other variants include Romily, Romola, and Romelia.

Where does the name Romilly come from?

The origin of the name Romilly is both Etruscan and Roman in nature and means 'the one from Rome'. The Etruscan terms rumon or ruma refer to the name of the river Tiber that runs through the city of Rome, while rhome in Greek stands for Rome and romaeus in Latin means 'the pilgrim of Rome'. The languages in which Romilly is used include American, Anglo-American, and English.

How do you pronounce Romilly?

Ro-mi-ly

Popularity

In Germany, Romilly is a rather rare name. It has not yet appeared in the German first name charts. However, in 2023, Romilly reached its best ranking at 528th place in the first name charts of England. Over the past ten years, the name has been given about 540 times there, placing it at 626th in the ten-year statistics. Between 1996 and 2024, it ranks 768th in England.

Nicknames & pet names

Milly / Romi

Famous people

• Gaia Romilly Wise (actress)