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Remie

Girl name · 5 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Remie: 5 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 5 births in 2023.

Remie is a name of Scottish and English origin, typically a diminutive of Remington or a variant of Remy, itself derived from the Latin *Remigius*, meaning "oarsman" or "rower." Though less common than its French counterpart, Remie carries the same watery, industrious symbolism. While no famous historical Remies immediately come to mind, the name shares its root with Saint Remigius, the bishop who baptised Clovis I, King of the Franks, in the 5th century—a pivotal moment in European history. The name also has a gentle place connection through the French city of Reims, which grew from the Latin *Durocortorum Remorum* (fort of the Remi tribe). Remie feels fresh and unisex, a softer, more distinctly Scottish twist on the popular Remy, offering a quiet sense of heritage without being tied to a specific gender.