"place on a riverbank"
Origin: Old English
Language: English
Remmington
Pronunciation: [ r-EHM-ihngt-ihn ]
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- Remington is a well-known American firearms brand, which some parents may consider a negative association
The Story of Remmington
Remmington is a creative variant spelling of Remington, an English surname derived from a place name. It combines the Old English elements hremmōn (meaning raven) and tūn (meaning settlement, estate, or enclosure), thus meaning the raven estate or raven farm. The name became famous through Frederic Remington, the celebrated American artist who captured the spirit of the Old West in bronze and paint. As a given name, Remington entered American baby name culture through the surname-as-first-name trend popular since the 1990s.
Remington and its variant Remmington began appearing regularly in American baby name data in the 2000s, accelerating through the 2010s as parents sought strong, distinguished surname-style names. The name benefited from the popularity of the TV show Remington Steele and the enduring reputation of Frederic Remington.
Frederic Remington's iconic bronzes and paintings of cowboys, Native Americans, and cavalry soldiers made the Remington name synonymous with American Western heritage. The Remington Arms Company, founded in 1816, is one of America's oldest and most storied firearms manufacturers, adding rugged American frontier associations to the name.
Historical Record
Remmington first appeared in US Social Security records in 1984.
Over 411 babies have been named Remmington in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Remmington is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #5,633 for boy names in the US .
Fun Facts
- Frederic Remington (1861-1909) created over 3,000 paintings and 22 bronze sculptures capturing the American West
- The Remington typewriter, introduced in 1873, was the first commercially successful typewriter in America
Remmington in Other Languages
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Remington
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Remington
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Frederic Remington
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1861
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- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity Rank
- #5,633
- Total SSA Count
- 17
- Cultural Origins
- American English
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Moderate
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- Moderate
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Remi
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Frequently Asked Questions About Remmington
What does the name Remmington mean?
"place on a riverbank" (from Old English). Remmington is a creative variant spelling of Remington, an English surname derived from a place name. It combines the Old English elements hremmōn (meaning raven) and tūn (meaning settlement, estate, or enclosure), thus meaning the raven estate or raven farm. The name became famous through Frederic Remington, the celebrated American artist who captured the spirit of the Old West in bronze and paint. As a given name, Remington entered American baby name culture through the surname-as-first-name trend popular since the 1990s.
What is the origin of the name Remmington?
Remmington has Old English, American, and English origins. In Old English, it means "place on a riverbank".
Is Remmington a boy or girl name?
Remmington is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #5633. As a girl name, it is ranked #11922. Remmington is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Remmington?
Remmington is pronounced r-EHM-ihngt-ihn.
How popular is the name Remmington?
Remmington is currently ranked #5633 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Remmington?
Common nicknames for Remmington include Rem, Remy, and Remi.
What are good middle names for Remmington?
Popular middle name pairings include Remmington James, Remmington Cole, Remmington Lee, Remmington Grant, Remmington Blake, and Remmington Scott.
What are good sibling names for Remmington?
Names that pair well with Remmington as siblings include Sawyer, Greyson, Asher, Emerson, Sutton, and Hadley.
How many syllables does Remmington have?
Remmington has 3 syllables, making it distinctive and rhythmic.
Is Remmington a common or rare name?
Remmington is an uncommon name, ranked #5633 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
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Are there other spellings for Remmington?
Related spellings include Remmy.
About the Name Remmington
Remmington is a boy name with American and English origins . The name means "place on a riverbank" in Old English .
Is Remmington a boy or girl name? Remmington is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #5,633 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #11,922. Remmington is more commonly used as a boy name.
Remmington is currently ranked #5,633 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
The name Remmington has 3 syllables and is pronounced r-EHM-ihngt-ihn, making it distinctive and memorable.
Common nicknames for Remmington include Rem, Remy, and Remi. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Remmington include Remmy . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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