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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
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2006 · 7
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).