Romilly
Originally a surname deriving from the Roman twin Romulus, this attractive name was introduced to the English-speaking world as a first name by painter Augustus John who used it for his son. Romilly John became Admiral of the Fleet in England.
A French surname from the twelfth century on, it's more recently been heard as a girls' name. Emma Thompson, for example, used Romilly as her daughter Gaia's middle name. And Romilly was used in the US last year for a dozen baby girls.
The logical nicknames would be Romy or Milly, both very much in style.
Gender
Girl
Of course, this is a neutral name.
Meaning
citizen of Rome
Origin
English
Numerology
R is for rational, the way you think.
O is for old fashioned, you cherish the past.
M is for mild, your mild and gentle way.
I is for ignite, the fire in you!
L is for little, the little things you do.
L is for luster, your shine.
Y is for yearn, your innermost desires.
Lucky
Romilly lucky number is 5.
Free-thinking, adventurous, and progressive, 5 is defined by freedom. 5 needs to experience the world by engaging its five senses: For 5, life lessons are acquired through spontaneous acts of bravery. Akin to Sagittarius energy within astrology, 5 is known for its playful, impulsive, and vivacious spirit.
Famous People Named Romilly
- Romilly Saran Weeks British television journalist
- Gaia Romilly Wise (b. 1999) daughter of actress Emma Thompson
Romilly in Pop Culture
- Romilly Vale of Glamorgan, Wales
