Réamann is the Irish form of Raymond. The name Raymond itself derives from the Germanic name Raginmund, composed of the elements regin "advice, counsel, decision" and munt "protection". The Normans introduced this name to England in the form Reimund, and it later spread to Ireland, where it was Gaelicized as Réamann (and its variant Réamonn). Through its root, Réamann is linked to several medieval Spanish saints, including Saint Raymond Nonnatus (patron of midwives and expectant mothers) and Saint Raymond of Peñafort (patron of canonists). The name also gave rise to the Anglicized forms Redmond and Redmund, common in Ireland and among the Irish diaspora. Cultural Significance In Ireland, Réamann has been used since the Middle Ages, particularly after the Anglo-Norman invasion, when Norman names like Raymond were adopted and Gaelicized. It remains a traditional Irish name, though less common today than its English equivalents. Related names in other languages include Erramun (Basque), Ramon and Raimon (Catalan), and Raymund (English). Meaning: "Counsel-protection" (from Germanic ragin "advice" + munt "protection") Origin: Irish form of Raymond, ultimately Germanic via Norman French Type: Given name Usage Region: Ireland