French · Unisex name
Remi
“oarsman”
About the name Remi
Remi is the French form of the Latin name Remigius, derived from remex, meaning ‘oarsman’ or ‘rower’. Its fame in France comes from Saint Remigius, known in French as Saint Rémi, the bishop of Reims who baptised the Frankish king Clovis I and is honoured as an apostle of the Franks. In French, Rémi and Rémy are boys’ names, while in English-speaking countries Remi is used for both sexes. The cognac house Rémy Martin takes its name from its founder.
- Meaning
- oarsman
- Origin
- French
- Gender
- Unisex
- Pronunciation
- REH-mee(2 syl.)
Middle names for Remi
- Remi James
- Remi Taylor
- Remi Alexis
- Remi Morgan
- Remi Skylar
Questions about Remi
- What does Remi mean?
- Remi is a French name meaning "oarsman".
- How do you pronounce Remi?
- Remi is pronounced REH-mee, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Remi?
- Variants of Remi include Remy.
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