Remington

/R-EH-M-IH-NG-T-AH-N/

Boy ChristianAtheist English origin BritishAmerican

Settlement on the river's edge, from Old English rima (rim, border) + tūn (settlement)

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Meaning & origin

Remington is a boy's name of English origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "Settlement on the river's edge, from Old English rima (rim, border) + tūn (settlement)" and belongs to the Nature cluster — names drawn from the natural world — earth, water, sky.

Beyond its Christian heritage, Remington is also used in Atheist traditions, reflecting how this name has traveled across cultures.

Common among British, American, European families, Remington carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.

Numerology of Remington

Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Remington resonates in either tradition.

Pythagorean
7
introspection and spiritual wisdom
Chaldean
9
compassion and humanitarian service

How Remington sounds

NameRoot scores the phonetic fit of every name against the sound of your last name. The pronunciation of Remington breaks down into 8 phonemes: /R-EH-M-IH-NG-T-AH-N/. In the app, you'll see how those sounds flow with your family name across rhythm, stress, and consonant clusters.

Nicknames

Common affectionate forms of Remington — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.

Remi

The six signals, applied to Remington

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01 — Birth Star
Nakshatra match
Enter your baby's birth date in the app and we'll compute the nakshatra compatibility score.
02 — Numerology
Destiny alignment
Pythagorean and Chaldean life-path calculations (destiny 7) matched against your family's own numerology profile.
03 — Phonetics
Last-name fit
Rhythm, stress, and consonant clusters measured with IPA to see how Remington flows with your family name.
04 — Meaning
Nature
Remington belongs to the Nature cluster — names drawn from the natural world — earth, water, sky.
05 — Cultural & Tradition
Christian
As a Christian name, Remington carries religious and cultural weight scored against your family's heritage — plus grandparent-name matches, saint's-day alignment, and generational naming patterns scored against your family tree.
06 — Uniqueness
Popularity balance
How common Remington is today versus historically — finding the sweet spot between familiar and forgotten.

Names similar to Remington

If Remington resonates with you, these names live in the same world — drawn from the same tradition, sharing the same meaning, or echoing a similar sound.

From the same tradition

Other Christian boy names, common in British families

Liam
Irish diminutive of William (Uilliam), from Germanic 'wil' (will) + 'helm' (helmet). Global phenomenon.
Noah
Rest, comfort, repose, from Hebrew Noach, linked to the root meaning to rest or bring relief. Borne in scripture by the builder of the ark who outlasted the flood, it has stayed in continuous Western use and now sits among the most-given boys' names worldwide.
Aarav
From Sanskrit 'arava' (peaceful, calm) or 'rav' (sound, musical note).
Oliver
From Latin olivarius (olive tree cultivator) or from the Frankish Olivier.

Sharing the same meaning

Other Christian boy names from the Nature cluster

George
Farmer, earth worker — the patron saint of England, the name of six kings, and Prince George of Cambridge. England's defining name.
Arnav
From Sanskrit 'arnava' (ocean, sea, stream). Vedic cosmic ocean.
Mason
Stone worker, builder in brick or dressed stone.

Names that sound similar

Christian boy names that open with the same syllables as Remington

Reggie
Counsel power, mighty ruler — short for Reginald. East End charm with regal roots
Ren
Lotus — the flower that rises from muddy water to bloom in perfect purity. In Japanese Buddhist tradition, the lotus represents spiritual awakening and the possibility of beauty emerging from adversity.
Rémi
Oarsman, remedy — Saint Rémi baptised Clovis, creating France itself. The name that made a nation

Common questions about Remington

What does the name Remington mean?

Remington means "Settlement on the river's edge, from Old English rima (rim, border) + tūn (settlement)." It is a boy name of English origin, traditionally used in Christian families.

Is Remington a boy or girl name?

Remington is most commonly used as a boy name.

What is the origin of the name Remington?

Remington is of English origin, used in Christian, Atheist traditions, commonly among British, American, European families.

What are common nicknames for Remington?

Common short forms of Remington include Remi.

What is the numerology of Remington?

Remington has a Pythagorean destiny number of 7 — introspection and spiritual wisdom.

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