Remington - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Remington \r(e)-ming-

is pronounced REM-ing-tun. It is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "raven-family town". The character on the TV show "Remington Steele" may have influenced use of this English surname as a given name. Also familiar to Americans as a brand of razors. Artist Frederick Remington.

Remington is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#5220 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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