What is the origin of the name Remington?

Remington is a name of English origin.

How popular is the name Remington?

Remington is currently ranked #519 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

How do you pronounce Remington?

Remington is pronounced REM-ing-tun.

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Remington

REM-ing-tun

Popularity

#519

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

English

Total Births

32,394

Peak Year

#2,495 in 2019

First Recorded

1955

Style

Modern & Trendy

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Remington is an English surname derived from a place name meaning "farmstead of the raven family."

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Nicknames

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Similar Names

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Personality Traits

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