Romilly
Girl name · 33 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Romilly: 33 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 7 births in 2006.
Romilly began as a French surname, drawn from the Norman village of Romilly-sur-Seine, whose name likely traces back to the Latin *Romanus*, meaning "Roman," or the personal name *Romilius*. In Scotland, it has found particular favour as a feminine given name, though it remains delightfully unisex. Notable bearers include the Scottish artist and sculptor Romilly Squire, known for her work on the Scottish Parliament building, and Romilly Cavan, a pioneering journalist and food writer. Place connections are strong: aside from Romilly-sur-Seine, the name echoes the ancient Roman legacy of Romulus and Remus. A charming variant is Romilly, sometimes spelled Romily or Romelle, while its rising popularity in the
Girl 8 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20067 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #6324 babies
- Total births
- 33since 2004
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 8%vs prior 5y