Remington

Pronunciation: [ r-EHM-ihngt-uhn ]

Girl Name #518 Most Popular Rising 3 Syllables

A striking surname name with ravens and ruffles

American English

Strong Bold Modern Sophisticated Vintage

Meaning & Origin

"raven estate"

Origin: Old English

Language: English

"settlement of ravens"

Origin: Anglo-Saxon

Language: English

Things to Know About This Name

Associated with Remington Arms firearms company

The Story of Remington

Remington is an English place-name surname derived from Old English elements: 'hremm' (raven) and 'ing' (people of) combined with 'tun' (settlement, estate), originally meaning 'the estate of Hremi's people' or 'settlement by the ravens.' As a given name for girls, it emerged from the American trend of adopting aristocratic English surnames, following names like Harper, Emerson, and Sutton.

Remington surged as a girl's name in the 2010s as part of the surname-style name trend. The nickname Remi gives it a soft, French feel that contrasts with the name's rugged associations, making it versatile.

Remington represents the American fascination with English-heritage surname names. As a girl's name, it reflects the ongoing shift toward traditionally masculine names for girls, following names like James, Elliott, and Hunter.

Fun Facts

Remington Arms Company, founded in 1816, is one of the oldest continuously operating manufacturers in the US
The TV show Remington Steele (1982-1987) starring Pierce Brosnan helped popularize the name

Remington in Other Languages

English Remington

Nickname Remi/Remy

Famous People Named Remington

Frederic Remington

Artist

1861

American sculptor and painter renowned for his iconic depictions of the American West and cowboy life

Remington Steele Fictional

Other

Fictional detective in the 1980s TV series played by Pierce Brosnan

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Syllables: 3
Popularity Rank: #518
Total SSA Count: 593
Cultural Origins: American English
Pronunciation: Easy
Formality: Formal
Cross-Cultural Ease: Moderate

Alternative Spellings

Remi #146 Remie #4876

Common Nicknames

Remi Remy Rem

Pairs Well With

Remington Rose Remington Grace Remington Jane Remington Lee Remington Leigh Remington Ann Remington Claire

Sibling Names

Harlow Grayson Sutton Emerson Addison Hudson Piper

Also a Boy Name

Remington is also used as a boy name, ranked #287.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Remington

What does the name Remington mean?

"raven estate" (from Old English). "settlement of ravens" (from Anglo-Saxon). Remington is an English place-name surname derived from Old English elements: 'hremm' (raven) and 'ing' (people of) combined with 'tun' (settlement, estate), originally meaning 'the estate of Hremi's people' or 'settlement by the ravens.' As a given name for girls, it emerged from the American trend of adopting aristocratic English surnames, following names like Harper, Emerson, and Sutton.

What is the origin of the name Remington?

Remington has Old English, Anglo-Saxon, American, and English origins. In Old English, it means "raven estate". In Anglo-Saxon, it means "settlement of ravens".

Is Remington a boy or girl name?

Remington is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #518. As a boy name, it is ranked #287. 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 #518 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Remington?

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

What are good middle names for Remington?

Popular middle name pairings include Remington Rose, Remington Grace, Remington Jane, Remington Lee, Remington Leigh, Remington Ann, and Remington Claire.

What are good sibling names for Remington?

Names that pair well with Remington as siblings include Harlow, Grayson, Sutton, Emerson, Addison, Hudson, and Piper.

How many syllables does Remington have?

Remington has 3 syllables, making it distinctive and rhythmic.

Is Remington a common or rare name?

Remington is moderately common, ranked #518 for girls in the US. You will encounter it, but it stands out.

About the Name Remington

Remington is a girl name with American and English origins . The name means "raven estate" in Old English .

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

Remington is currently ranked #518 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

The name Remington has 3 syllables and is pronounced r-EHM-ihngt-uhn, making it distinctive and memorable.

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

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