Remington

Pronunciation: [ r-EHM-ihngt-uhn ]

Boy Name #287 Most Popular Rising 4 Syllables

A frontier surname with the nickname Remy built right in

American English

Bold Strong Modern Sophisticated

Meaning & Origin

"settlement of the raven's people; raven-town"

Origin: Old English

Language: English

Things to Know About This Name

Associated with Remington firearms — a positive for some families, a negative for others depending on views on gun culture

The Story of Remington

Remington derives from an Old English place name and surname, from hremm (raven) combined with ing (people of) and tun (settlement or town), roughly meaning settlement of the raven's people. It has been an English surname for centuries and became widely known through Remington Arms (est. 1816) and Remington typewriters — two quintessentially American brands.

Remington's rise as a first name began with the TV show Remington Steele (1982-1987), which gave the name a dashing, sophisticated image through Pierce Brosnan's character. It surged further in the 2000s-2010s as parents sought strong, distinctive surname-first-names. The nickname Remi/Remy makes it versatile across genders.

The Remington name is embedded in American culture through Remington Arms (one of the oldest US firearm manufacturers) and Remington typewriters. Frederic Remington's paintings of the American West are iconic in art history. These associations give the name a rugged, frontier character.

Fun Facts

Remington Arms, founded in 1816, is the oldest continuously operating firearms manufacturer in the United States
Remington Steele (1982-1987) helped launch Pierce Brosnan's career

Remington in Other Languages

French Remington

German Remington

English Remington

Spanish Remington

Japanese レミントン

Famous People Named Remington

Frederic Remington

Artist

1861

American artist famous for paintings and sculptures of the American Old West

Remington Steele Fictional

Other

Fictional suave detective protagonist of the TV series Remington Steele (1982-1987), played by Pierce Brosnan

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Syllables: 4
Popularity Rank: #287
Total SSA Count: 1,169
Cultural Origins: American English
Pronunciation: Easy
Formality: Moderate
Cross-Cultural Ease: Moderate

Alternative Spellings

Remi #808 Remiel #3362

Common Nicknames

Remi Rem Remy

Pairs Well With

Remington James Remington Cole Remington Lee Remington Scott Remington Grant Remington Blake Remington Reid

Sibling Names

Paxton Hudson Maverick Sawyer Emerson Sloane Addison Hadley

Also a Girl Name

Remington is also used as a girl name, ranked #518.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Remington

What does the name Remington mean?

"settlement of the raven's people; raven-town" (from Old English). Remington derives from an Old English place name and surname, from hremm (raven) combined with ing (people of) and tun (settlement or town), roughly meaning settlement of the raven's people. It has been an English surname for centuries and became widely known through Remington Arms (est. 1816) and Remington typewriters — two quintessentially American brands.

What is the origin of the name Remington?

Remington has Old English, American, and English origins. In Old English, it means "settlement of the raven's people; raven-town".

Is Remington a boy or girl name?

Remington is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #287. As a girl name, it is ranked #518. Remington is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Remington?

Remington is pronounced r-EHM-ihngt-uhn.

How popular is the name Remington?

Remington is currently ranked #287 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Remington?

Common nicknames for Remington include Remi, Rem, and Remy.

What are good middle names for Remington?

Popular middle name pairings include Remington James, Remington Cole, Remington Lee, Remington Scott, Remington Grant, Remington Blake, and Remington Reid.

What are good sibling names for Remington?

Names that pair well with Remington as siblings include Paxton, Hudson, Maverick, Sawyer, Emerson, Sloane, Addison, and Hadley.

How many syllables does Remington have?

Remington has 4 syllables, making it distinctive and rhythmic.

Is Remington a common or rare name?

Remington is a popular name, ranked #287 for boys. It is well-known without being overused.

About the Name Remington

Remington is a boy name with American and English origins . The name means "settlement of the raven's people; raven-town" in Old English .

Is Remington a boy or girl name? Remington is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #287 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #518. Remington is more commonly used as a boy name.

Remington is currently ranked #287 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

The name Remington has 4 syllables and is pronounced r-EHM-ihngt-uhn, making it distinctive and memorable.

Common nicknames for Remington include Remi, Rem, and Remy. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Remington include Remi, Remiel . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.