Romy, of Latin origin, means 'rose'. It is a short form of Romance languages like Italian and Spanish names such as Romanella, Romana, andRomana. Historically, it gained popularity in the 20th century, notably through the French actress Romy Schneider.
The name Romy saw fluctuations in popularity over the years, with peaks in the late 1970s to early 1990s and again in recent years. Its highest point was in 1993 with 10 births.