Remy

The boy's name Remy (Rémy) is considered primarily a French, but also an English and Dutch short form of the Latin name Remigius. Translated into German, the first name means "the rower" or, in early Christianity, also "the remedy" (in relation to the salvation of the soul).

What does the name Remy mean?

The boy's name Remy (Rémy) is considered primarily a French, but also an English and Dutch short form of the Latin name Remigius. Translated into German, the first name means "the rower" or, in early Christianity, also "the remedy" (in relation to the salvation of the soul). The roots of Remy lie in Latin, predominantly derived from the expression rēmex or rĕmĭgo for "the rower" and "to row," or sometimes also derived from the term rĕmĕdĭum or remedius for "the remedy," "the healing herb," and "the medicine." Some sources also see a connection to the Latin word Rēmī, which refers to a tribe of Gallia Belgica, whose main settlement was Durocortorum. This tribe is called "Remer" and designates the inhabitants of the region around the present-day city of Reims. In Hebrew usage, Remy is sometimes seen as a shortened variant of Jeremy. The name spread in the Middle Ages due to the veneration of Saint Remigius, the Bishop of Reims. This Frankish saint came from a noble Gallic/Roman family and lived in the 5th and 6th centuries. Other variants include Remigiusz, Remigio, Remigiu, Remigijus, Remi, Rhemy, Remedius, Romedius, Romed, Romedio, and Romegius. Female forms include Remigia and Remigija. The name is also frequently found as a surname. The given name is particularly popular in France, and in the Anglo-Saxon region and the Netherlands, Remy is also used as a girl's name.

Where does the name Remy come from?

The etymology of Remy is a masculine first name of Latin origin with the meaning "the rower." Latin

How do you pronounce Remy?

Sound & pronunciation of Remy: The name Remy is two syllables and flows softly. In German pronunciation, it is usually pronounced as "Re-mi" [ˈʁeːmi] or with a French influence as [ʁeˈmi], starting with a bright E sound. The gentle connection to the second syllable gives the name lightness. The bright "i" at the end provides a friendly conclusion. Remy sounds elegant and modern - stylish, soft, and international.

When is the name day of Remy?

The name day of Remy is January 13 and October 1.

Popularity

Remy is a very popular first name in Germany. Currently, it ranks 1,019th in the list of the most common male baby names. Its best placement was in 1930 at position 208. In the last ten years, Remy has been given as a first name about 330 times, placing it at 1,150th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 1,300th.

Nicknames & pet names

Mimi / Rem / Reme

Famous people

• Jean Remy Bitana (footballer from Rwanda)
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