Ava Kowalski

By Ava Kowalski
Global Naming Traditions Specialist

Updated on September 05, 2024

Ramsey

US Popularity Rank: 2315

Origin: British

Meaning: Wild garlic island

The British gender-neutral name Ramsey means “wild garlic island.” This name is said to be a topographic last name from either Huntingdonshire or Essex. A more popular spelling of this name would be Ramsay. You might’ve heard this name from your favorite TV show, Game of Thrones, with the villainous character Ramsay Bolton, or even as a last name for the hot-tempered chef Gordon Ramsay. No matter if you decide to spell this name with an a or an e, the beauty of this name is that it can suit everyone.

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