Romie

Romie is a versatile, gender-neutral name that historically leans masculine. It can be a diminutive of Roman, Romeo, or Jerome, though it also stands well as an independent name. With Latin influences, it carries connections to Rome and Roman culture. The name has a warm, friendly quality with its soft ending sound. Romie has never been widely popular but has maintained consistent, albeit limited, usage throughout the 20th century, particularly in some Southern American communities. The name has a vintage charm that aligns with the current trend of reviving shorter, nickname-style names as given names. For male bearers, Romie offers a softer alternative to the more formal Roman while maintaining masculine roots.

Pronounced ROH-mee.

As of October 2026, Romie ranked #6375 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #677 in 1904.