remi

Pronunciation
RAY-mee

Gender
unisex

Origin

French; Latin

Ranking

  127 (as of 2023)

Meaning: Rower; Oarsman

Remi, a variant of Remy and short form of Remigius, is derived from the Latin word remigis, meaning "rower" or "oarsman." It first appeared in the Social Security Administration's top 1,000 for girl names in 2013 and for boy names in 2019. Remi was given to nearly 2,000 more girls than boys in 2023 and has been a top-150 girl's name every year since 2020. It's the name dancehall artist Sean Paul gave his daughter Remi Leigh, as well as the name LOCASH's Chris Lucas gave his daughter, Remi McKenna. Rapper Remy Ma uses it as a nickname for her daughter Reminisce.

Famous People Named Remi

  Remi Adeleke

  Former Navy SEAL and author who shares his inspiring life story

  Remi Wolf

  Singer-songwriter known for her unique and colorful music style

  Remi Gaillard

  French prankster and YouTube personality known for creative and funny videos

  Remi Adekoya

  Author and political analyst focusing on African and European affairs

  Remi Kabaka Jr.

  Musician and producer known for his work with the band Gorillaz

  Remi Rough

  Contemporary artist known for his abstract and vibrant street art

  Remi Kanazi

  Poet and activist known for his work on social justice issues

  Remi Harris

  Jazz guitarist known for his innovative style and performances

  Remi Anri Doi

  Japanese footballer known for his skill and sportsmanship

  Remi Oyo

  Respected journalist and former president of the Nigerian Guild of Editors

Famous Media with people Named Remi

    Remy the Rat

    The main character in the animated movie 'Ratatouille' who dreams of becoming a chef  

    Remy LeBeau

    Also known as Gambit, a superhero from the X-Men comics with kinetic energy powers  

    Remi the Fox

    A character from the children's book series 'Remi and the Magic Forest'  

    Remi the Robot

    A friendly robot character from the animated series 'Remi's Adventures'  

    Remi the Explorer

    A character from a popular children's educational app exploring different cultures  

    Remi's Magical Journey

    A children's book about a young girl named Remi who goes on a magical adventure  

    Remi and the Rainbow

    A cartoon series about a young girl named Remi who discovers the magic of rainbows  

    Remi's Dreamland

    A storybook where Remi explores a fantastical world in her dreams  

    Remi's Rescue Mission

    A video game where players help Remi save her friends in a fun adventure  

    Remi and the Enchanted Forest

    A children's book about Remi's adventures in a mystical forest