Despite The Historical Meaning, This Gender-neutral Name Has A Fresh Feeling. Romaine Has French Origins And Was A Term Used To Describe A "citizen Of Rome" That Can Sometimes Be Spelled As Romain. Its Also Related To The Latin Names Roman And Romanus. Although Its No Doubt A Name With Classic Roots, Romaine Is Also A Type Of Lettuce, Making It A Fun Way To Give Baby A Nature-inspired Name.