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Rem

Unisex Name day: May 8
Rem is a short form of Remington: on birth records it is written Remington (23,886 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Remington page. Also a short form of Remi, Remy, Rome.
Origin: Old English (toponymic). Meaning: settlement by the boundary/edge stream.
Remington is an English habitational surname, probably from Old English elements meaning 'the farmstead or settlement on the boundary (or rim) stream', with '-ton' denoting an enclosure or town.

Name day for Rem

May 8

Why this day? Rem is a short form of Remington, and shares its name day.

Rem is celebrated in France on January 15; the United States on May 8.

The story of the name Rem

Rem is a short form of Remington. It keeps its origin (Old English (toponymic)) and meaning — settlement by the boundary/edge stream, and shares its name day, May 8.

On birth records, Rem is rarely written as such: the Rems are Remingtons (23,886 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Remington page. Rem is also a short form of Remi, Remy, Rome.

Frequently asked questions about Rem

What does Rem mean?

Rem is a short form of Remington, which means settlement by the boundary/edge stream.

When is Rem's name day?

May 8, together with Remington: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Rem a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Remington.

Rem's profile

Energy 8/10
Humor 6/10
Independence 8/10
Sensitivity 5/10
Ambition 7/10
Stability 6/10
Whimsy 6/10
Diplomacy 5/10
Loyalty 6/10
Need for attention 6/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Rem

Top 10

  1. Gloria91%
  2. Carla90%
  3. Tana90%
  4. Cynthia90%
  5. Vickie89%
  6. Vicki89%
  7. Roxane88%
  8. Lynnette88%
  9. Laureen86%
  10. Sandi86%

Bottom 10

  1. Vernetta42%
  2. Marilynn42%
  3. Kitty42%
  4. Cindy42%
  5. Deedee42%
  6. Barbie42%
  7. Dorinda42%
  8. Lolita42%
  9. Melody42%
  10. Sherie42%

Love potential for Rem

Top 10

  1. Gloria91%
  2. Romona87%
  3. Marva87%
  4. Marylynn87%
  5. Rosann87%
  6. Glendora86%
  7. Hermelinda86%
  8. Carolann86%
  9. Patrica85%
  10. Sharyl85%

Bottom 10

  1. Cinda42%
  2. Lolita42%
  3. Vicky42%
  4. Suzie42%
  5. Marilynn42%
  6. Nena42%
  7. Madonna42%
  8. Cindy42%
  9. Sheree42%
  10. Dorinda42%

Professional potential for Rem

Top 10

  1. Constance85%
  2. Connie85%
  3. Jacquelyne83%
  4. Regena82%
  5. Beth81%
  6. Sharyl81%
  7. Betsy81%
  8. Eilene81%
  9. Janise81%
  10. Jacqualine80%

Bottom 10

  1. Zina42%
  2. Mikki42%
  3. Deidre42%
  4. Paulette42%
  5. Nanette42%
  6. Jeannie42%
  7. Jacki42%
  8. Georgette42%
  9. Bonnie42%
  10. Rita42%

Crush potential for Rem

Top 10

  1. Tana96%
  2. Peggie96%
  3. Dori96%
  4. Laureen96%
  5. Sheri96%
  6. Leann96%
  7. Cynthia96%
  8. Gloria96%
  9. Sandi96%
  10. Roxann96%

Bottom 10

  1. Constance44%
  2. Connie44%
  3. Martha45%
  4. Roberta45%
  5. Barbara47%
  6. Alfreda48%
  7. Helga50%
  8. Ann52%
  9. Anne52%
  10. Georgette53%
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