Remington

A distinctive pick — fewer than 148 pets share this name.

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Meaning & Story

Remington is an English habitational surname from Old English — meaning settlement of Hrema's people — referring to several places in England. It became associated with the famous Remington firearms brand, founded by Eliphalet Remington in 1816, and with the artist Frederic Remington who depicted the American West. As a pet name it projects rugged, outdoorsy American character.

Remington is a name built for large, outdoorsy dogs with working-dog energy — Weimaraners, Pointers, Setters, the kind of breed designed to cover ground in pursuit of something. The firearms and frontier-artist associations give it an unmistakably American West quality. The built-in nickname Remi or Remy makes it practical for everyday use while the full name retains its considerable presence for formal occasions. Remington is the name of a dog who has opinions about where to go on hikes and is usually right.

About the Pet Name Remington

Ivy HungBy Ivy Hung··1 min read

Remington ranks at #791 with 148 entries, registered male. The name is the firearms-and-typewriter manufacturer surname turned modern human first name, and on a pet registry it functions as the deliberately-rugged American-traditional pick. Owners reaching for Remington are almost always pairing the name with a hunting breed or a large athletic dog.

The hunting-tradition register

Remington carries an unmistakable American hunting-and-shooting cultural overlay through the firearms brand founded in 1816. The name shows up on registry dogs in households where hunting, fishing, or general outdoor sport is part of family life. The cohort skews male-owner, rural and suburban, and the dogs themselves are usually working-line breeds picked specifically for the field.

Breed lean

The name lands disproportionately on hunting and pointing breeds — Labradors, German Shorthaired Pointers, English Pointers, Vizslas, and Golden Retrievers. The breed concentration on hunting dogs is among the strongest single-pattern matches on the chart. A separate slice of registry Remingtons are large guard breeds where the name carries the same rugged-American register but skews toward protection work.

Sound and counter-reading

Three syllables (REM-ing-tun), front-stressed, with the household nickname Remy carrying as the daily call name. The full Remington stays on the paperwork; Remy works the dog park.

The honest counter-reading: Remington is a brand-name-coded pick, and the firearms association is unavoidable for most listeners. Owners comfortable with the register pick it on purpose; others find the brand reference too commercial and pick a different gentleman-surname like Beckett or Hudson. The human Remington page shows recent modern SSA growth.

At a Glance

#791
Overall Rank
148
Registered
Boys
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Popular Breeds Named Remington

Breeds that commonly use the name Remington
BreedPets Named
Labrador Retriever20
Yorkshire Terrier11
Australian Shepherd9

Remington's Personality

Pets named Remington are most often described as:

  • ruggedStrong match
  • athleticCommon
  • boldSometimes
  • focusedOccasionally

Trait order based on owner reports across pet registries.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Remington a good pet name?

Remington is a well-known pet name with 148 registered pets. Pets named Remington are often described as rugged, athletic, bold.

Is Remington a boy or girl pet name?

Remington is more commonly given to male pets, though it can be used for any pet.

Is Remington also a human name?

Yes! Remington is both a popular pet name (ranked #791 for pets) and a baby name. It is one of 1,600+ names shared between pets and humans on NamesPop.

Remington has two lives

Remington, the baby name
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Remington, the pet name
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Last updated June 2026 · Data: NYC & Seattle pet licensing records · Methodology