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Remi

Girl / Boy name · 571 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Remi: 571 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to both boys and girls, peaking at 88 births in 2025.

Remi has two primary origins: it can be a short form of the French Remy, from the Latin *Remigius* meaning "oarsman" or "rower," or it can be an English variant of the Irish name Réamann, derived from the Germanic Raginmund meaning "counsel-protection." A notable bearer is the beloved French chef and television personality Remy Ayesha, though the most famous fictional Remi is the resourceful young hero of Hector Malot's classic novel *Sans Famille*. The name's most direct place connection is the French city of Reims, from the same Latin root as Remy. In recent years, Remi has become a stylish unisex choice in Scotland, often chosen for its upbeat, international feel.