Meaning and Origin of the Name Ramsay

The name Ramsay comes from the ancient Scottish city “Hramsa,” which translates from Old English to “wild garlic.” Ramsay, as well as a first or given name name, is also a surname found in Scotland and the rest of the United Kingdom, as well as other countries.

Popularity of Ramsay

Ramsay was not in the 100 most popular baby boys’ names in Scotland in 2017 (latest stats from the government).

Famous People Named Ramsay

When considering naming your baby Ramsay, you may want to think about some famous people named Ramsay.

• Ramsay Bolton is a character from George R.R. Martin’s novel series A Song of Ice and Fire. He is also featured in the TV adaptation, “Game of Thrones.”
• There is also Ramsay MacDonald, previous Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and one of the founders of the Labour Party.
• Horror writer Ramsey Campbell, who has an alternative spelling of the name, is also notable.
• One of the most popular people alive today with the name actually has it as a last name. Scottish-born Chef Gordon Ramsay is a famous restaurateur, food critic, and television personality. The name Ramsay certainly holds a lot of power.

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