Covington - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Covington \c(o)-ving-

is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "settlement near the cave". Place name.

Covington is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#1053 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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