The spelling of "Arrington" is pronounced /əˈrɪŋtən/. This phonetic transcription breaks down the pronunciation into individual sounds. Starting with the first symbol, a schwa /ə/ sound is heard for the first syllable. The next sound is /r/ followed by an /ɪ/ sound, giving the second syllable the sound of "ih." The third syllable starts with the /ŋ/ sound, followed by a /t/ sound and an /ən/ sound to give the entire word its unique pronunciation.
Arrington is a proper noun that can refer to various entities, including geographical locations and personal names. As a geographical location, Arrington is a place name found in several English-speaking countries. In England, Arrington is a small village located in Cambridgeshire, within the East of England region. It is situated near the county's border with Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire. As a personal name, Arrington is most commonly used as a surname. It is of English origin, derived from the Old English word "ærning" meaning "ern" or "eagle." The suffix "-ton" indicates a settlement or town, so the name Arrington can be translated as "the settlement of eagles." It has been recorded as a surname since at least the 13th century.
The name Arrington may also be associated with various individuals, possibly as a given name or a surname. Like many surnames, it can be traced back to a family's ancestral or occupational roots. Additionally, Arrington is not limited to any particular ethnic or cultural group, as it has been adopted by individuals from diverse backgrounds. In modern usage, Arrington may serve as both a masculine and feminine given name, although it remains less common compared to other more traditional names.
The surname "Arrington" is of English origin. It is derived from a place name in Northamptonshire, England, called "Arrington". The place name is believed to have Old English origins, specifically from the combination of the elements "eorl", meaning "earl" or "nobleman", and "tun", meaning "enclosure" or "settlement". Therefore, "Arrington" can be interpreted to mean "settlement of the earl" or "earl's town". Over time, the surname "Arrington" was adopted by individuals who either hailed from the village of Arrington or were associated with it in some manner, and it eventually became a hereditary family name.