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Carrington
Carrington Pronunciation
Carrington is pronounced KAIR-ing-tən /ˈkɛr.ɪŋ.tən/High
Meaning: From an English place-name/surname — 'the town/settlement of Cara's people' (or 'the marsh/rock town'); routes layeredLow
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
History & Origin
Carrington comes from an English place-name and surname — 'the town or settlement of Cara's people' (or, by some accounts, 'the marsh town' or 'the rock town'; routes layered, which we note). An elegant, distinguished, posh surname-name (the Carrington family of Dynasty; the Bloomsbury artist Dora Carrington); nickname Carrie.
It registers thinly as a first name. Rare, the-town-of-Cara's-people at the (likely) root, and posh.
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How do you pronounce Carrington?
Carrington is pronounced KAIR-ing-tən (/ˈkɛr.ɪŋ.tən/). Press play above to hear Carrington said aloud.
How do you say Carrington?
Carrington is said KAIR-ing-tən (/ˈkɛr.ɪŋ.tən/). Press play above to hear Carrington said aloud.
What does the name Carrington mean?
Carrington is English for 'the town/settlement of Cara's people' (or 'the marsh/rock town'); the routes are layered.
Is Carrington a boy or girl name?
Carrington is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.
How popular is Carrington?
Carrington is a rare name in the U.S.