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Name Origin

Romy is a diminutive of the German name 'Rosemary', which means 'dew of the sea'. It's also sometimes considered a shortened version of 'Romana', meaning 'citizen of Rome' in Latin.

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Famous People

Romy Schneider (1938-1982)

Actress

  • Internationally acclaimed actress known for roles in films like 'Sissi', 'The Cardinal', and 'Swimming Pool'
  • Won numerous awards including the German Film Award and César Award

Romy Madley Croft (1989-)

Musician

  • Singer and songwriter for the British electronic music duo The xx