Harrington

Harrington is a toponymic surname and a place name that appears in several English-speaking countries. The name is associated with multiple towns and villages in the United Kingdom and has been carried abroad through historical migration, yielding a number of places named Harrington in North America, Australia, and beyond.

The etymology of Harrington varies by location but generally follows English toponymic patterns. The suffix -ington denotes a settlement or farmstead, while the initial element is typically a personal name or a descriptive term from Old English. As a surname, Harrington originated from families living at or originating from such places and later passed to descendants.

There are places named Harrington in the United Kingdom as well as in Canada, the United States, Australia, and Ireland. In each case the name reflects its historical association with a specific locality.

Harrington is a common surname with bearers across politics, sports, arts, and academia. It is also used for street names, neighborhoods, and institutions, preserving the link between the name and place-based identity.