Remi

“Rower” or “oarsman”, through the French–Latin name tradition.

Remi is linked to the French names Rémi and Rémy and, behind them, the Latin Remigius. In this name tradition, its meaning is “rower” or “oarsman”. That gives the name a quiet image of water and movement without making it an obvious nature word. The unaccented Remi is used for girls and boys in English, while French Rémi is a masculine name. The two forms belong to the same name family, but their usage is not identical. The English reading is commonly given as reh-mee; French Rémi has the pronunciation /ʁe.mi/. The m at its centre and the light i ending make Remi feel gentle and informal. Its four letters leave little visual clutter, yet the rowing meaning adds a particular image to remember. It may appeal if you want a name with an easygoing sound and a connection to an older naming tradition.

Etymology: Remi is an English form related to French Rémi and Rémy, which continue the Latin name Remigius. The usual explanation connects it with Latin remex, “rower”.