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Remi
Meaning: oarsman, rower (from Remigius) · Origin: French (from Latin) · Gender: usually a girl's name
Origin & history
An English spelling of French Rémy, from the Latin name Remigius, from remigis, 'oarsman, rower'. Saint Rémy, a 5th-century bishop, baptized Clovis, king of the Franks. In the US Remi is now given mostly to girls.
Nicknames
Rem
Variants & related names
Remy, Rémy, Remie
Remi name art
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FAQ
What does the name Remi mean?
Remi means “oarsman, rower (from Remigius)”. It comes from French (from Latin).
Is Remi a popular name?
Yes — Remi has been one of the most popular girls' names in the United States in the 2020s, according to US Social Security Administration baby-name data.
What are nicknames for Remi?
Rem.
What are other forms of Remi?
Remy, Rémy, Remie.
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Allison · Elise · Magnolia · Elodie · Margot · Noelle
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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.