Harrington
Pronunciation: [ h-EHR-ihngt-uhn ]
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Harrington first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 209 babies have been named Harrington in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Harrington is past its peak , currently ranked #14,098 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #14,098
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Harrington
Harrington is a boy name .
Harrington is currently ranked #14,098 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Harrington include Har, Harr, Harry, Harrie, Harri, Harriy, Harriie, Ton, Tony, Tonie, Gton, and Hay. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Harrington include Harrison, Harry, Harris . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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