Remington

At a Glance

Meaning

Settlement by the border or edge

Origin

English (place name/surname: Old English 'rima' + '-ing' + '-tun')

Gender

Neutral

Pronunciation

REM-ing-tunListen

Remington is a classic, gender-neutral name pronounced REM-ing-tun. You may see it glossed online as meaning 'raven's home' or 'raven's settlement,' but that's not accurate — it traces to Old English 'rima' (edge or border) plus '-tun' (settlement), so the real meaning is 'settlement by the border.'

Meaning & Origin of Remington

Meaning: Settlement by the border or edge.

Origin: English (place name/surname: Old English 'rima' + '-ing' + '-tun').

A common claim: Remington means 'raven's home' or 'raven's settlement' Actually: Remington is widely glossed as 'raven's home' or 'raven's settlement,' but the surname actually traces to Old English 'rima' (edge/border) + '-tun' (settlement) — 'settlement by the border,' with no connection to ravens.

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Remington

Popularity of Remington

Remington reached its highest point in 2019 at #227 (1,658 babies), and by 2024 it had settled to #287 (1,169 babies).

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FAQ

What does the name Remington mean?

Settlement by the border or edge. (Source: Wiktionary)

How do you pronounce Remington?

Remington is pronounced REM-ing-tun (IPA: /ˈrɛmɪŋtən/).

Is Remington a popular name right now?

Remington peaked at #227 in 2019 and is ranked #287 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1955–2024.)

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