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Romeo
What do you think of Romeo for a boy? Too tied to the tragic love story of Romeo and Juliet? Usable?Do you think it will get common among the masses? It's a bit celeb trendy already.Do you know anyone named Romeo? Does he get teased? Would people make lots of jokes or annoying comments on the name?Would you expect a Romeo to come from Italy? Is the name too romantic or wimpy for a boy?Do you pronounce it RO-mee-o or RO-meh-o (RO-may-o?), ro-MEH-o, ro-MAY-o

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I live in a French-speaking area(often mentioned before, but, for new posters.)The name Romeo is fairly common, and nobody finds it any stranger than Roger or Robert. There's no association with the Shakespearian play, and no teasing.
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I love the name but I think it's too related to Romeo and Juliet. Otherwise I'd definitely use it. It's such a nice name. No, I don't think it will ever be common and I've never heard anyone named Romeo (other than Romeo from Romeo & Juliet). I think that a Romeo can come from anywhere but maybe more likely to have an Italian background. Not necessarily though. It's romantic but it's definitely not too wimpy for a boy - I actually think the opposite.I pronounce it Ro-MEE-oh.
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Romeo = 'ROW-mee-o'I don't like it at all, I think it's tacky.
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My cat is called Romeo!That's why it's a bit hard for me to see it on a human, but I wouldn't think it's horrible but rather charming. I pronounce it RO-mee-o in English and my cat's name RO-meh-o.
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I say Ro-me-oh, nd I absolutely ADORE the name. I wanted soo badly to name my son Romeo but I didn't, thinking he would get teased too much. I love love love it, nd should I be fortunate enough to have a second son, I don't think I'll hesitate to use it.
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I'd love to meet a little Romeo :o). Plus, with all the unusual names now a days Romeo would fit right in.
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Sometimes I really regret not using it, as much as I love Casey's name. I think he would suit it. There's soo many weird nd unique names now, little girls named Andrew nd little boys named Elizabeth, Romeo doesn't really seem so bad anymore.
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I like the name but i know a dog with the name and cant get that image out of my head.
however, i think as a proper name it is a great classic!
You could call him Roy! For all the rest he can use his proper name.
hope that helped!
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I don't think it's useable, not only for the Shakesperean character but also because of the way "Romeo" has become a synonim for "ladies' man".
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What do you think of Romeo for a boy? Too tied to the tragic love story of Romeo and Juliet? Usable? I like it yes it's usableDo you think it will get common among the masses? It's a bit celeb trendy already. I see it a few times in BA's butn ot often.Do you know anyone named Romeo? Does he get teased? Would people make lots of jokes or annoying comments on the name? I don't know any RomeosWould you expect a Romeo to come from Italy? Is the name too romantic or wimpy for a boy? No, and NoRomeo has been on my list for ages.

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