How to say it
RO · my
ˈroʊ.mi
Feminine
Romy
Short form of Rosemarie
What it means
A German pet form of Rosemarie, and in French usage a short form of Romaine, 'from Rome.'
Romy began as a German diminutive of Rosemarie, the pairing of Rose and Marie. In French usage it also reads as a short form of Romaine, 'from Rome.' Rosemary itself blends Latin ros ('dew') and marinus ('of the sea'). The name is closely tied to the Austrian-born actress Romy Schneider, born Rosemarie Albach, who carried it to international fame in the mid 20th century. Once purely a nickname, Romy now stands on its own as a short, warm given name. In the US it rose to rank 698 in 2025.
How to spell Romy
The standard spelling is Romy. Common variants include Rosemarie, Romi, Romilda, but Romy is the most widely used form.
Popularity over time
peaked at #698 in 2025, currently #698 in 2025.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names given to at least 5 babies in a year, 1880–2025. Reviewed July 2026. See where the names are moving
Heads-up notes
- Nickname
Originally a nickname for Rosemarie, now widely used on its own.
Who's worn it
Historical figures, characters, and public faces who share the name. The cultural surface, for whatever weight you want to give it.
- Romy Schneider Austrian-born actress
Spelling variants
- Rosemarie
- Romi
- Romilda
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Common questions
- What does the name Romy mean?
- A German pet form of Rosemarie, and in French usage a short form of Romaine, 'from Rome.'
- What does Romy mean in German?
- In German, Romy means "Short form of Rosemarie." Romy began as a German diminutive of Rosemarie, the pairing of Rose and Marie. In French usage it also reads as a short form of Romaine, 'from Rome.' Rosemary itself blends Latin ros ('dew') and marinus ('of the sea'). The name is closely tied to the Austrian-born actress Romy Schneider, born Rosemarie Albach, who carried it to international fame in the mid 20th century. Once purely a nickname, Romy now stands on its own as a short, warm given name. In the US it rose to rank 698 in 2025.
- Is Romy short for Rosemarie?
- Yes. Romy is a short form of Rosemarie, and it carries the same meaning, "Short form of Rosemarie." These days many parents use Romy as a given name in its own right, not only as a nickname.
- How do you pronounce Romy?
- Romy is pronounced ˈroʊ.mi. Say it as RO-my, with the stress on the "ro" syllable.
- How do you spell Romy?
- The standard spelling is Romy. Common spelling variants include Rosemarie, Romi, Romilda.
- Is Romy a boy or girl name?
- Romy is traditionally a feminine name.
- How popular is the name Romy?
- Romy ranked #698 in the U.S. in 2025, according to Social Security Administration data.