Ramone

Ramone is primarily a surname and, less commonly, a given name. It is a variant spelling of Ramon, used in Spanish-speaking communities and among English speakers. In popular culture, Ramone is notably associated with a late-20th-century American punk rock group, where members used Ramone as a shared stage surname.

Etymology: The given name Ramon is the Spanish form of Raymond, from the Germanic name Raginmund, meaning “counsel” or “wise protector.” The surname Ramone is a variant spelling that has appeared in different cultural contexts and is often linked to the use of Ramone as a stage name or family name.

Notable uses: The Ramones were an American punk rock band formed in New York City in 1974. Members adopted Ramone as a stage surname (Johnny Ramone, Joey Ramone, Dee Dee Ramone, Tommy Ramone; later Marky Ramone, C. J. Ramone). The group released its self-titled debut in 1976 and became influential in the development of punk rock with a compact, fast song style. The band ceased activity in 1996; Joey Ramone died in 2001.

Ramone in fiction: Ramone is also the name of a character in the animated film Cars (2006). The character runs Ramone’s House of Body Art in Radiator Springs.