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Remington

REM-ing-tun

Letters9
Syllables3
OriginEnglish

The Story of Remington

Born from the wildness of raven families and the steadfastness of English homesteads, this name feels like a promise of adventure for your child.

Remington is a venerable English surname derived from a place name, meaning 'farmstead of the raven family.' This evocative imagery links the name to the natural world and a sense of belonging to a specific, perhaps wild, territory. It has transitioned from a family identifier to a given name, carrying its historical resonance forward.

There is a grounded, almost rugged sound when you speak the name 'Remington.' It conjures the feeling of open spaces and a quiet, unwavering strength. When you write it for the first time, it feels like charting a course, a bold declaration of the independent spirit you already sense in your child.

What It Means

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

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Numerology

7

The Seeker

Wise, introspective, and spiritual. These names carry depth and a quiet inner power.

Personality Traits

independentstrongreliableadventurous

Peak Year

#2,495 in 2019

Total Births

32,394

First Recorded

1955

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