Find out how popular the first name Raimee has been for the last 39 years (from 1977 to 2015) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Raimee by gender

Based on the last 39 years of data, Raimee is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2015, there were 6 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Raimee.

The history of the first name Raimee

The name Raimee is thought to have originated from the French language, with its roots tracing back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to be a feminine variant of the male name Rémy, which itself is derived from the Latin name Remigius.

Remigius was a name borne by several early Christian saints and martyrs, including Saint Remigius of Rheims, who is credited with converting Clovis I, the first King of the Franks, to Christianity in the 5th century AD. This connection to an influential figure in the spread of Christianity may have contributed to the popularity and endurance of the name Raimee over the centuries.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Raimee can be found in the 12th century, when a noblewoman named Raimée de Provins was known for her literary works and her involvement in the courtly love tradition of medieval France. Another noteworthy figure was Raimée de Montlaur, a 13th-century French troubadour and noble lady from Auvergne.

In the realm of literature, Raimee is the name of a character in the 1857 novel "Madame Bovary" by Gustave Flaubert, which is considered a seminal work of literary realism. The name also appears in the 1891 French novel "Fromont jeune et Risler aîné" by Alphonse Daudet.

Some other notable individuals who bore the name Raimee throughout history include Raimee de Laire (1605-1680), a French painter and engraver known for her portraits and religious works; Raimee de Montalembert (1716-1786), a French aristocrat and writer who was a prominent figure in Parisian literary circles; and Raimee Chevalier (1879-1957), a French soprano who performed in operas across Europe in the early 20th century.

While the name Raimee may have originated in France and been most prevalent in French-speaking regions, it has also been used in other parts of the world, perhaps influenced by the cultural and historical connections between different nations and the spread of names through migration and cultural exchange.

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