My daughter is French and American. Choosing a name that reflected both her cultures was difficult.

The author decided to name her daughter Romy. Courtesy of Virginie Romary

For many parents, choosing a first name for a child can be a stressful experience, as it significantly influences their identity and shapes first impressions. For me, this process was particularly challenging because my child holds dual nationality. I had to consider various practical and cultural factors to ensure that my daughter would feel comfortable with her name in both countries.

It needed to be easy to pronounce and spell in both languages

Since my daughter has an American family name , we decided to choose a French first name to reflect both of her cultures. However, it needed to be easy to pronounce in English, especially since we live in the US.…