The name Ramsey is a girl's name of Scottish, English origin meaning "garlic island".

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Similar in style to Ripley and Murphy, Ramsey is a Scottish and English surname, borrowed from a place name meaning "garlic island", likely due to the the growth of wild garlic in the area. Associated with chef Gordon Ramsey and actor Bella Ramsey, it was chosen for around 90 boys and 70 girls in the US in a recent year.

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The name Ramsey peaked for girls at #1726 in 2021. The name is most popular in RAMSEY, RAMSEY, and RAMSEY. Ramsey is occasionally used for boys in 2024.

The name Ramsey is a boy's name of Scottish, English origin meaning "garlic island".

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Tough, cool, and rugged, Ramsey is a Scottish and English surname that has plenty of potential as a given name. Similar in style to Murray, Murphy, and Rafferty, it was chosen for around 90 boys and 70 girls in the US in a recent year.
 
Also written as Ramsay, the surname comes from an Old English place name, meaning "garlic island", likely owing to the growth of wild garlic in the area. Today, it is perhaps best associated with chef Gordan Ramsey and actor Bella Ramsey, though other bearers include physicist Norman Foster Ramsey, radio personality Dave Ramsey, and footballer Aaron Ramsey, among many more. 
 
Villainous Ramsay Bolton in the series A Song of Ice and Fire and its adaptation Game of Thrones may however have tainted the name for some, and it should be noted that the Ramsay spelling is rarely used.

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The name Ramsey is currently ranked #976 in U.S. births. and peaked for boys at #849 in 1980. It is currently rising in popularity. The name is most popular in RAMSEY, RAMSEY, and RAMSEY. Ramsey is occasionally used for girls in 2024.

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