English · French · Latin

Remy

Pronounced REM-eeShare

Meaning: Oarsman, through Rémy

  • Gender-neutral
  • Familiar
  • 2 syllables

The story

Remy is an English spelling of French Rémy, with use for boys and girls. Its rowing association comes from the Latin name Remigius.

Nicknames

  • Rem

Spellings & variants

Popularity

Familiar

In the US top 1,000 — familiar, not everywhere.

Similar position in the latest US rankings

Style

  • Modern
  • Short
  • Works everywhere
  • Soft

Origins

Remy comes from English, French, and Latin.

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