Romona

Romona is a feminine name that serves as a variant spelling of Ramona, which originated as the feminine form of Ramón, a Spanish name derived from the Germanic elements "ragin" (advice) and "mund" (protector). The spelling with an "o" rather than an "a" emerged in the 20th century, likely influenced by phonetic pronunciation in some regions. Ramona gained popularity in the United States through Helen Hunt Jackson's 1884 novel "Ramona." The variant Romona has never achieved the same level of usage as the standard spelling, but offers a subtle distinction for parents seeking something slightly different while maintaining the melodic, romantic quality of the original name.

Pronounced roh-MOH-nuh.

As of October 2026, Romona ranked #16778 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #599 in 1928.