Remington

Updated: October 23, 2023 by Olivia Mittak

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 and 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. The name is often associated with a manufacturer of firearms and ammunition bearing the same name.

Symbolism of the Name Remington:

Water is symbolic of creativity and emotions. A river symbolizes passion and vibrant inspiration. Those familiar with the firearms manufacturer may associate this name with strength and self-reliance.

Nicknames for the Name Remington:

Remington is commonly shortened to Remy, but there are other ways to assign a nickname to someone with this name. Here is our full list of great nicknames for Remy:

Remy
Rem
Mya
Tony
Emory
Tonny
Ming
Rems
Remmer
Remmers
R.T.
Reminator
Ton
Tons

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

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 1,000 names in 1983 and peaked at #227 in 2019. As of 2022, Remington sits at 244 on the boy's list. As a girl’s name Remington made the top 1,000 in 2014 and peaked at #360 in 2020. In 2022, the name ranked at 399.