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Name Origin

Romeo is a masculine given name of Italian origin, derived from the Late Latin word 'Romanus' meaning 'Roman'. It gained immense popularity due to William Shakespeare's tragic play 'Romeo and Juliet', where Romeo Montague is the passionate and romantic male lead.

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Famous People

Romeo Beckham (2002-)

Footballer, model

  • Played for Arsenal FC youth team
  • Modelled for Burberry

Romeo Santos (1981-)

Singer, songwriter, actor

  • Grammy Award winner
  • Known for bachata music
  • Founded the group Aventura

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