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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. Kimberly90%
  2. Tamara84%
  3. Tanya83%
  4. Tara83%
  5. Gina82%
  6. Carrie82%
  7. Veronica82%
  8. Nina81%
  9. Melinda81%
  10. Deanna81%

Bottom 10

  1. Tina48%
  2. Tonya59%
  3. Wendy61%
  4. Stacey62%
  5. Amy63%
  6. Melanie66%
  7. Lisa67%
  8. Jill67%
  9. Michelle68%
  10. Michele68%

Love potential for Rem

Top 10

  1. Christy81%
  2. Tonya80%
  3. Kimberly79%
  4. Veronica78%
  5. Yolanda78%
  6. Angela78%
  7. Michelle75%
  8. Michele75%
  9. Monica74%
  10. Tanya74%

Bottom 10

  1. Tina42%
  2. Jill49%
  3. April52%
  4. Tara58%
  5. Heidi62%
  6. Melanie63%
  7. Jennifer63%
  8. Dawn64%
  9. Nina64%
  10. Wendy64%

Professional potential for Rem

Top 10

  1. Yolanda71%
  2. Carrie69%
  3. Veronica69%
  4. Tonya65%
  5. Deanna65%
  6. Monica65%
  7. Katrina64%
  8. Stacey64%
  9. Michele64%
  10. Michelle64%

Bottom 10

  1. Jill42%
  2. Amy49%
  3. Heather50%
  4. Heidi51%
  5. Wendy51%
  6. Dawn52%
  7. April53%
  8. Melanie54%
  9. Lisa54%
  10. Jennifer55%

Crush potential for Rem

Top 10

  1. Melinda96%
  2. Kimberly96%
  3. Christy93%
  4. Veronica93%
  5. Tracey92%
  6. Melissa91%
  7. Tamara91%
  8. Nina89%
  9. Yolanda88%
  10. Tina88%

Bottom 10

  1. Tonya58%
  2. Jill68%
  3. Katrina70%
  4. Stacey71%
  5. Michele71%
  6. Michelle71%
  7. Deanna73%
  8. April74%
  9. Lisa78%
  10. Wendy78%
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