Romy

Romy originated as a short form of Rosemarie or Rosemary, names that combine the Latin rosa, meaning rose, with either Marie (itself from the Hebrew Miriam) or the Latin ros marinus, meaning sea dew, the herb rosemary. The name gained widespread recognition largely through the Austrian-born actress Romy Schneider, whose fame across Germany, France, and beyond during the mid-twentieth century helped establish it as an independent given name. It is used across German-speaking countries, the Netherlands, France, and the English-speaking world. Related forms include Rosemary, Rosemarie, and the short form Rosie.