Remington

Remington is a unisex given name of English origin, derived from an English surname that originated from the place name Rimington in Lancashire. The place name Rimington means "settlement on the Riming stream," named for a stream called Riming, which likely derived from a Celtic or Old English root meaning "stream" or "boundary." As a given name, Remington is often associated with the Remington firearms company, founded by Eliphalet Remington (1793–1861) and his sons, which gave the name an American sense of industry and ruggedness.

Notable Bearers

Several notable individuals bear the name Remington. Among them are Remington Hoffman (born 1988), an American actor and director; Remington Kellogg (1892–1969), an American naturalist and director of the United States National Museum; and Remington Leith, the lead singer of the fashion-art rock band Palaye Royale. In the political sphere, Remington Gabil Momin (born 1973) is an Indian politician. The name also appears in arts and literature, with figures such as Remington Norman, a British wine merchant and author, and Remington Schuyler (1884–1955), an American painter and illustrator.

Fictional Characters

The name has a presence in popular culture, notably as the surname of Remington "Rip" Kirby, a comic strip detective, and as the first name of Remington Steele, the protagonist of the 1980s American TV series Remington Steele. Another fictional bearer is Remington Tufflips, an animated character.

• Meaning: "settlement on the Riming stream"
• Origin: English surname from a place name
• Type: Given name (unisex)
• Usage regions: English-speaking countries