Remy

Remy, Rémy, or Remi is a name of French origin that can function as a masculine given name and, less commonly, as a surname. It derives from the Latin Remigius, a saint name most famously borne by Saint Remigius (Saint Rémi), the 5th-century bishop of Reims who baptized Clovis I. The spelling with or without the acute accent is common, with Rémy often used in French, while English texts frequently drop the accent.

As a given name, Remy has appeared across history and culture. Saint Remigius (Rémi) is a notable early figure; Rémy de Gourmont (1858–1915) was a French symbolist writer. In contemporary popular culture, Remy Ma (born 1980) is an American rapper, and Remy is the name of the rat protagonist in Pixar’s Ratatouille (2007).

Remy also occurs as a surname and in place names. In France, several communes bear the name Rémy or Remy, and the cognac house Rémy Martin uses the accent form in branding. The name is used in other contexts as well, reflecting its long-standing presence in French-speaking regions.