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Carrington - Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity
- Spelling of Carrington
- C-A-R-R-I-N-G-T-O-N, is a 10-letter male given name.
- Pronunciation of Carrington
- KA-ring-tən
- KAH ring tun
- KARE ing tun
- Meaning of Carrington
- Place name and surname, town of the marsh, from a rocky settlement, charles's town, rocky town.
- Origin of Carrington
- The name 'Carrington' has English origins. It is derived from a surname that originated from a place name in Lancashire, England. The place name 'Carrington' is believed to come from Old English words, 'carr' meaning 'rock' or 'stone' and 'tun' meaning 'enclosure' or 'settlement'. Therefore, 'Carrington' can be interpreted as 'settlement near the rocks' or 'rocky town'.
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- Similar Names, Nicknames, & Spelling Variations of Carrington
- Carric
- Carrick
- Karric
- Karrick
- Popularity of Carrington
- The popularity of the name 'Carrington' has varied over time. In the United States, it gained some popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, but it has never been among the most popular names. It has remained relatively uncommon throughout history.
- Carrington currently has 9 likes, and is in the top 8% of liked boy's names. The name Hiram is slightly more popular than Carrington.
Etymology of Carrington
The name 'Carrington' is derived from Old English words. The first element, 'carr', means 'rock' or 'stone', while the second element, 'tun', means 'enclosure' or 'settlement'. When combined, the name 'Carrington' can be understood as 'settlement near the rocks' or 'rocky town'.
Cultural Significance of Carrington
The name 'Carrington' does not hold significant cultural or historical significance. It is primarily a surname turned given name. However, as a surname, it may have connections to specific families or lineages in certain regions.