Remington
/R-EH-M-IH-NG-T-AH-N/
Settlement on the river's edge, from Old English rima (rim, border) + tūn (settlement)
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Remington is a Christian boy name of English origin, meaning “Settlement on the river's edge, from Old English rima (rim, border) + tūn (settlement)”.
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.
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.
The patron saint & feast day behind Remington
Many Christian names carry a patron saint and a feast day (name day) — a tradition of choosing a name for the saint a child is born near, or one the family holds dear. Remington lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
NameRoot connects the dots. See Remington's patron saint, its feast day, and whether it aligns with your baby's birth — alongside its full family score.
See Remington's saint & feast day →What does Remington's numerology say?
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.
Remington's destiny number is 7 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Remington's full reading →
Does Remington go with your family's names?
Remington breaks into 8 sounds: /R-EH-M-IH-NG-T-AH-N/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Remington sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Remington beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Remington — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
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
Sharing the same meaning
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Names that sound similar
Christian boy names that open with the same syllables as Remington
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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 tradition, commonly among British, American, European families.
Is Remington a Christian name?
Yes. Remington is a boy name traditionally used in Christian families, of English origin.
What does Remington mean in English?
Remington originates from English, where it means "Settlement on the river's edge, from Old English rima (rim, border) + tūn (settlement)."
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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