Find out how popular the first name Romee has been for the last 8 years (from 2016 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Romee by gender

Based on the last 8 years of data, Romee is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 76 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Romee.

The history of the first name Romee

The name Romee has its origins in the Latin language and culture. It is derived from the ancient Roman name Romulus, who was one of the legendary founders of Rome. Romulus was believed to have been born in the 8th century BCE and was said to have founded the city of Rome along with his twin brother Remus.

The name Romee is a variant spelling of the name Romulus, which has its roots in the Latin word "romulus," meaning "citizen of Rome." This name was popular among ancient Romans and was often given to male children born in the city of Rome or its surrounding territories.

In ancient Roman mythology, Romulus was the son of the god Mars and the priestess Rhea Silvia. According to legend, Romulus and Remus were abandoned as infants and nursed by a she-wolf before being found and raised by a shepherd. As adults, they founded the city of Rome on the Palatine Hill, with Romulus becoming the first king of the new city.

One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Romee can be found in the writings of the Roman historian Livy, who lived during the 1st century BCE and documented the founding of Rome in his work "Ab Urbe Condita" (From the Founding of the City).

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals named Romee, including:

1. Romee de Villeneuve (1170-1250), a French troubadour and poet from Provence.
2. Romee de Levis (1285-1324), a French nobleman and military leader during the Hundred Years' War.
3. Romee de Saint-Alphonse (1616-1696), a French Roman Catholic priest and missionary in Canada.
4. Romee de Villiers (1784-1849), a French general who served under Napoleon Bonaparte.
5. Romee de Gourmont (1858-1915), a French novelist, poet, and literary critic associated with the Symbolist movement.

While the name Romee has its roots in ancient Roman culture, it has been used across various regions and time periods, often as a variant spelling of the more common name Romulus. Its connection to the legendary founding of Rome has made it a name with historical significance and enduring appeal.

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