What do you think? I like it, but is [name]Romy[/name] too feminine a nn? Won’t a [name]Romeo[/name] be stuck with [name]Romy[/name] as a nn?
I love it, but I don’t think I’d ever have the guts to use it. [name]Romy[/name] is a little feminine, maybe just “[name]Ro[/name]” could be cute? I really like the name though, despite the obvious connection 
I would use [name]Rome[/name] or [name]Ro[/name] for nicknames. I think [name]Romeo[/name] is charming.
I think it’s a name that other men/boys would have a hard time taking seriously. I think [name]Roman[/name] is a viable alternative.
I’m liking [name]Rome[/name] or [name]Ro[/name] for nns! Good thinking!
But I would probably chicken out and use [name]Rowan[/name] as more acceptable/masculine. [name]Romeo[/name] is cute thought!
This. [name]Romeo[/name] just seems kind of pretentious and full of teasing potential. [name]Roman[/name] is a much better option.
Dislike [name]Romeo[/name] for all the reasons already mentioned. I do think [name]Roman[/name] is a better option.
Okay. But if [name]Romeo[/name] were used for a dog or character in a book, are all bets off? I have a hunch it is only a name for a baby that it doesn’t work.
Or maybe I’m wrong. Bad in a book? Bad on – say a [name]Brittany[/name] Spaniel?
I know that sounds like a weird question, but it might sound pretentious – even on a dog, if you know what I mean!
I find it fascinating to read which names people think are off limits and which are acceptable when it comes to literary names! For example why is [name]Juliet[/name] so common but [name]Romeo[/name] is pretentious. People call their kids [name]Atticus[/name] and [name]Scout[/name] but [name]Heathcliff[/name] is pushing it. [name]Cordelia[/name] is fine but [name]Dorian[/name] is going too far, and so on…
I love [name]Romeo[/name] and would consider using it, if it wasn’t for the backlash it would get because it can’t be taken seriously. What I dont get is why it can’t be taken seriously when [name]Juliet[/name] can be?
I definitely think it could work on a dog, although I wish it was an acceptable person name!
Oh, and [name]Roman[/name] makes my skin crawl. I’ve encountered one too many!
[name]Amen[/name]. I can’t like [name]Roman[/name], even a little. I like [name]Romeo[/name] and join you in wondering why it is over the top when [name]Juliet[/name] is adored. Go figure.
I like it for a literary character. But then the writer is in control of what sort of character bears the name. You can make the name masculine, you can make your character a cowboy named [name]Romeo[/name] and all that is left is the gentle irony. You can, in short, make the name work.
I agree with the rest and say go with [name]Rome[/name] or [name]Roman[/name].
If the parents are movie stars or supermodels, it could work.
I’m not too fond of the character and the play isn’t my favourite either, but I do love the sound of [name]Romeo[/name]. Dashing, romantic, handsome. I wouldn’t use it myself but I’d love to see it on someone else’s child. I actually know a [name]Romeo[/name] who wears it really well- he has a pretty flamboyant personality and doesn’t get offended easily. His name gets a few jokes at first but really, once you get to know someone, their name is just their name and doesn’t seem all that unusual anymore. (to me anyways)
I think that the difference between the names [name]Romeo[/name] and [name]Juliet[/name] is that calling someone a “[name]Romeo[/name]” has turned into a dig at someone’s exaggerated romantic notions, whereas the same can’t be said for [name]Juliet[/name].
[name]Romeo[/name] nn [name]Ro[/name] or [name]Rome[/name] is just stunning !!!I love it . as it mentionted above people can use [name]Juliet[/name] and [name]Cordelia[/name] but not [name]Dorian[/name] or [name]Romeo[/name] ? I say go for it !
I had a beloved dog named [name]Romeo[/name]. Everyone always thought it was an interesting choice. I loved the name and I think it fit him perfectly. I called him [name]Ro[/name] for short.
I love [name]Romeo[/name], and theoretically I would say–if [name]Juliet[/name] is now usable, so is [name]Romeo[/name]. The reality is quite different though. For some reason, I cannot disassociate it enough from [name]Shakespeare[/name]'s [name]Romeo[/name] and [name]Juliet[/name]. But then again, maybe it’s because I don’t know any Romeos. I like PP’s suggestion of [name]Roman[/name] though. I know an adult [name]Roman[/name] who wears it well. I can see it working well on all ages.
Personal I don’t like it. I think that [name]Shakespeare[/name]'s [name]Romeo[/name] was a punk. ( I took many English lit classes) And if I met a kid with a name of [name]Romeo[/name], I probably think the same thing.
Dittoing other posters that the difference between the usability of [name]Romeo[/name] vs. [name]Juliet[/name] is pretty big. [name]Juliet[/name] is a name in common usage and I’m sure it’s been tied to more than one person over time, whereas [name]Romeo[/name] has only ever been “[name]Romeo[/name] & [name]Juliet[/name]”. [name]Add[/name] in that it’s become a slang term like casanova, et c. and you get why it’s still so uncommon.
I’d use [name]Ro[/name] or Roo as a nickname, but FWIW, I would never name my child [name]Romeo[/name]. I’ve met two children named [name]Romeo[/name] under the age of five in the last few years, and both times I remember thinking it was ridiculous. Especially if he turns out to be an awkward, shy teenager.