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Remi

REM-ee2 syllables
Excellent to call

From Rémy, meaning "oarsman" — light and quick. (French)

What does Remi mean?

French: From Rémy, meaning "oarsman" — light and quick..

Is Remi a good dog name?

Excellent to call. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.

Remi in the Pets in the City community

Ranked #109 all-time — about 0.6 in every 1,000 dogs we care for (19 dogs). Trend: insufficient data.

From anonymised, aggregated records of dogs at our 5 Auckland centres, as of 2026-08-01. Our community, not a national census.

What kind of dog does Remi suit?

Modern

Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Introducing Remi!

The other dogs whispered, "An oarsman? I hope he doesn't try paddling in the puppy pool!"

Like Remi? Let the Matchmaker do the rest

Eight personalised picks that fit your dog's character — each with a reason it fits.

Naming a new puppy?

A great name is step one. Our force-free puppy training builds confidence and recall — that new name gets a workout.