Ava Kowalski

By Ava Kowalski
Global Naming Traditions Specialist

Updated on September 07, 2024

Carrington

US Popularity Rank: 6682

Origin: Welsh

Meaning: Rocky settlement

Carrington is a British gender-neutral name rooted in the quaint villages that pepper the United Kingdom. The name is thought to be formed from the Old English carr, meaning "rock," and ton, "settlement." Though a "rocky settlement" may not inspire great beauty, there is merit in coming from such a hardy place, not least of all grit and steadfastness.