Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Nikko Remigio has been a standout at training camp, rising to relevance as an undrafted rookie in St. Joseph. His talent is evident in nearly every repetition he takes at Missouri Western State University, but less clear is the proper pronunciation of his last name, which he clarified in a post on Twitter.
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— Nikko Keli’i Remigio (@nikkoremigio) August 14, 2023
The lack of any “G” sound in his last name was surprising to many fans who had been pronouncing his surname “ruh-me-GEE-oh” during the preseason. The Philippine flag in his Twitter bio is a good indication that this name may be of Spanish origin, which would account for the difference in perceived pronunciation.
Ancestry.com states that the name Remigio is of Spanish origin as well, stemming from the Latin name Remigius, which may be shortened to Remy.
Chiefs Kingdom is sure to pronounce his surname correctly moving forward as he continues to work toward securing a spot on Kansas City’s 53-man roster.
