Remig / Remigius / Rémy / Remi

The name Remig derives from the Late Latin name Remigius, which itself comes from the Latin word 'remex' (genitive 'remigis'), meaning 'oarsman' or 'rower'. It was primarily popularized through Saint Remigius (also known as Saint Remi), a 5th-century bishop of Reims who famously baptized Clovis I, the first King of the Franks. This act was pivotal in the Christianization of the Franks and established a long-standing tradition of French monarchs being crowned in Reims.

Due to Saint Remigius's significance, the name became established in France and other parts of Europe, particularly in areas influenced by Frankish culture. While less common today as a given name, its historical and religious roots are strong, particularly in French and some Slavic-speaking regions where variations of the name are still found.