Carrington \c(a)-rring-ton, carr(in)-gton\ as a girl's name (also used as boy's name Carrington), is of Old English origin, and the meaning of Carrington is "Charles's town". Place name. Made famous by the Carrington family of the popular 1980s TV series "Dynasty". Carrington has 1 variant form: Carington. View a list of the 2 names that reference Carrington.