If your kid isn't dashingly sexy like Remington Steele, it's a completely gooby/dorky name. Or a dog name. But if your kid is going to be a SuperSexyStud, go for it.
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If your kid isn't dashingly sexy like Remington Steele, it's a completely gooby/dorky name. Or a dog name. But if your kid is going to be a SuperSexyStud, go for it.
Although I've never considered using this name myself, it's one of the few "surnames" that I do like as a given name. It's very stylish without being too trendy or popular.
I knew a guy in college named Colt Remington Lastname. He wasn't the coolest guy I knew, but his name certainly made him just a little cooler in my eyes. Ever since then I've liked the name Remington.
But if you ask me, Remington with the nn Remi is an oxymoron.
It's like you went to the trouble of naming your son something cool/strong/masculine, then contradicted yourself by calling him something soft/feminine/french.
I like it. I have had a student for the past 3 years named Remington. He went my Rem. He was a complete goofball (he played Bottom, the ass, in our production of A Midsummer Night's Dream) and not super, sexy, but it totally fit him. As far as I know, he never got the Rammington nn a PP suggested. Also, he had a sister named Castille, so I always got the Remington Steele vibe, but the kids have no idea what that is.
I guess I'm in the minority, but I actually like it! I'm not so hot on Remington, but it's not the worst name in the world. I've actually always thought Remy = boy... I'm surprised to see so many 'girl' associations.
I guess I'm in the minority, but I actually like it! I'm not so hot on Remington, but it's not the worst name in the world. I've actually always thought Remy = boy... I'm surprised to see so many 'girl' associations.
Agree with the fact that I've always thought Remy was a boy's name! And I love Remington! Cute!
I don't think it's awful at all. I know a Remington, and I always thought it was a great name for him. I don't remember ever hearing him go by Remy, though.
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I love the name. It would be on my short list (for girls tho) but my friend named her kid that a few years ago.
If I were to name a boy Remington, I would call him Remington. Not a fan of nicknames. What's the point of picking a name if you're not going to use it?
I love it! I named my brother Remington when he was born. He gets called Rem, Timmy, Tim, & Remi. He has never gotten made fun of for his name! I say go for it! It's a wonderful name!
Re: WDYT of Remington?
My first thought is the gun. My second thought is that Remy is a French girl's name.
Sorry, I don't like it.
First thoughts: razors & Steele
Jr High: will be changed to Ramming-ton
I think Remington sounds pretentious.
I think girl when I hear Remy/Remi.
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"For this child I prayed; and the Lord hath given me the petition which I asked of him." 1 Samuel 1:27
"Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations." Jeremiah 1:5
Def not a boys name IMO. Remi sounds super girly
Remington is better but not by much. Sorry...
This.
I know a few "Remi's" who are French.
I knew a guy in college named Colt Remington Lastname. He wasn't the coolest guy I knew, but his name certainly made him just a little cooler in my eyes. Ever since then I've liked the name Remington.
But if you ask me, Remington with the nn Remi is an oxymoron.
It's like you went to the trouble of naming your son something cool/strong/masculine, then contradicted yourself by calling him something soft/feminine/french.
HOW ABOUT JEREMY?
This, exactly.
Agree with the fact that I've always thought Remy was a boy's name! And I love Remington! Cute!
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I love the name. It would be on my short list (for girls tho) but my friend named her kid that a few years ago.
If I were to name a boy Remington, I would call him Remington. Not a fan of nicknames. What's the point of picking a name if you're not going to use it?
My first thoughts were: Isn't that an appliance brand?
It's a very uncommon name but personally, I wouldn't even think of naming a child this. Sorry.