Thoughts on Remy/Remi?

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[name_m]Hi[/name_m]!

We’re expecting our second child in [name_f]April[/name_f]. We don’t know the sex yet, and my husband doesn’t want to discuss names until we do, but that doesn’t stop me from making my list :wink:

We are primarily [name_u]French[/name_u] speaking, but live in a [name_u]French[/name_u]/English community in [name_f]Canada[/name_f], so the name would need to work in both languages.

I have [name_u]Remy[/name_u]/Remi on my list, and in [name_u]French[/name_u], it’s pretty much strictly a boy name, but I’ve been searching on here and I’m seeing it pop up more as a girl’s name!

I guess my questions are these : 1) if you met a [name_u]Remy[/name_u]/Remi, would you assume they were a boy or a girl? And 2) would you assume it is spelled [name_u]Remy[/name_u] or [name_u]Remi[/name_u]?

To note : we would pronounce [name_u]Ray[/name_u]-mee, but I fully expect [name_f]English[/name_f] people to say [name_m]Rem[/name_m]-ee, and I’m ok with that.

Thanks in advance! :slight_smile:

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  1. I would 100% expect a boy. Doesn’t seem feminine to me in the least.
  2. Remy
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I would probably expect a [name_u]Remy[/name_u] to be a boy, but it could work for a girl.

I prefer the [name_u]Remy[/name_u] spelling, but it would be okay with an “I” at the end too.

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I have heard of both male and female Remys (I believe one of the female Remys was [name_u]French[/name_u]), so it seems fairly gender neutral to me, and it’s one of the rare names that I like equally well on a boy and a girl. I prefer the [name_u]Remy[/name_u] spelling; it feels more balanced, somehow.

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I live in Midwest US and know 3 baby Remys (1 is spelled [name_u]Remi[/name_u]) but they are all girls :woman_shrugging:t3:

Edit to add one of the Remys is a daughter to a French mommy

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I would expect a boy. [name_u]Remi[/name_u] with an ‘i’ could go either way, but [name_u]Remy[/name_u] with a ‘y’ is definitely male to me. I like the [name_u]Remy[/name_u] spelling better, as well.

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1 - I would definitely expect a [name_u]Remy[/name_u]/Remi to be a boy. I know one [name_u]Remy[/name_u] in real life, plus know of two fictional ones- all boys!

2 - I like the [name_u]Remy[/name_u] spelling, and it also seems more masculine to me.

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I think it’s really cute! It’s unisex to my ear, however I think it works a bit better on a boy (and [name_u]Romy[/name_u] works better on a girl)

I prefer the spelling [name_u]Remy[/name_u], but both are sweet!

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I like it spelled [name_u]Remy[/name_u]. I think it is more a boy name, but i know two Israeli women named [name_u]Remy[/name_u]. I would pronounce it Reh-mee. Also love [name_u]Rory[/name_u] and this can be both girl or boy!!

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I would probably expect a [name_u]Remy[/name_u] (prefer this spelling) to be a boy!

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Thank you everyone for taking the time to respond! I appreciate your help :slight_smile:

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I’m [name_u]French[/name_u] so obviously for me Rémy/ Rémi is strictly a baby boy name, and even more since it’s my brother’s name.
I’m think it’s a really beautiful name quite vintage plus it honors your [name_u]French[/name_u] background

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I love [name_u]Remy[/name_u]! It’s handsome and gentle. I’d probably assume it was a boy’s name and [name_u]Remy[/name_u] is my instinctive spelling

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The one [name_u]Remi[/name_u] I know in real life is a girl. That being said, It is unisex in my eyes, and I much prefer it for a boy. I like the [name_u]Remy[/name_u] spelling as it looks more complete.

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  1. I would expect boy. [name_u]Remy[/name_u] on a girl still doesn’t make a ton of sense to me, but I don’t “get” [name_u]Finley[/name_u] on a girl either. :joy::joy:
  2. I am Team [name_u]Remy[/name_u]. [name_u]Remi[/name_u] always seemed off to me, even though I know it’s valid.

Good luck!

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I would picture a boy. I went to school with a [name_u]Remington[/name_u]!

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I’ve met both boys and girls with this name, so it feels very unisex to me, though I always see [name_u]Remy[/name_u] as the masculine spelling and [name_u]Remi[/name_u] as the feminine one. [name_u]Remy[/name_u] I’ve seen short for [name_u]Remington[/name_u] too, but [name_u]Remi[/name_u] is usually a standalone.

I really like all versions of this name and personally think it’s a great choice!

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Thank you so much everyone! You’ve definitely addressed my worries :slight_smile:

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  1. I would assume girl. I’ve known a handful of girls and no boys.
  2. If it’s a full name, probably [name_u]Remy[/name_u]
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I really like [name_u]Remy[/name_u]! I do pronounce it rem-ee but I like the idea of ray-mee
For spelling, if I saw “[name_u]Remi[/name_u]” I think I would assume girl. For [name_u]Remy[/name_u] I don’t necessarily have any assumptions.

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