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Remy

Girl / Boy name · 262 babies recorded · 1974–2025

The name Remy, most familiar in English-speaking countries as a chic French import, derives from the Latin *Remigius*, meaning "oarsman" or "rower." Its most famous bearer is the 5th-century Saint Remigius, the Bishop of Rheims who famously baptised the Frankish King Clovis, a pivotal moment in the Christianisation of France. The city of Rheims itself—home to the magnificent Notre-Dame cathedral where French kings were crowned—shares its etymological root with the saint. In the modern era, the name was famously attached to the resourceful sewer rat Remy in Pixar's *Ratatouille*, a charming association that has bolstered the name's warm, creative vibe. Though unisex in contemporary usage, Remy has been a consistent, if uncommon, choice for Scottish boys, appreciated for its crisp, two-syllable sound.