
Remington is an English baby name for both boys and girls. Remington means “place on a riverbank” and is popular due to its posh, refined sound. Remington is commonly shortened to Remy.
Meaning of the name Remington:
English: place on a riverbank
Origin of the name Remington:
Remington is an English baby name that means “place on a riverbank”. Remington comes from the name of a town in Lancashire, England, on the Reming River.
Symbolism of the name Remington:
Water is symbolic of creativity and emotions. A river symbolizes passion and vibrant inspiration.

Style of the name Remington:
modern
Gender of the name Remington:
Remington is a great name for both boys and girls.
Pronunciation of the name Remington:
REHM-ing-tən
Number of syllables in the name Remington:
three
Emotion evoked from the name Remington:
Remington evokes feelings of strength and leadership.
Alternative spellings for the name Remington:
Rehmington, Remingten
Nicknames for the name Remington:
Popularity of the name Remington:
According to the Social Security Administration, Remington is a unisex baby name that has gained popularity since the 1980’s. As a boy’s name Remington first appeared in the top 1000 names in 1983 and peaked at #227 in 2019. As a girl’s name Remington made the top 1000 in 2014 and peaked at #360 in 2020.
Related names for the name Remington:
Great middle names for the name Remington and their meanings:
Boy:
- Oscar (champion warrior)
- Leo (lion)
- Otto (wealthy)
- Miles (merciful)
- Ezra (help)
- Jonah (dove)
- Nathaniel (gift of God)
Girl:
- Clara (bright)
- Audrey (noble strength)
- Caroline (freeman)
- Lucina (grove, light)
- Fortuna (luck)
- Jocelyn (from Gaul)
- Elise (pledged to God)
Famous people with the name Remington:
- Remington Leith (musician)
- Remington Kellogg (American naturalist)
- Remington Norman (British merchant and author)
- Remington Schuyler (American painter, illustrator, and writer)
- Remington Vernam (land developer)
Remingtons in popular culture:
- Remington “Rip” Kirby (comic strip, Rip Kirby)
- Constable Remington (comics, “Knuckles the Echidna”)
- Remington Tufflips, a character from Sanjay and Craig”)
- Charles Remington (film, “The Ghost and the Darkness”)