France, Africa, and the CFA franc. This week we take a look at one of the curious legacies of European colonialism â the CFA franc. Ruined by six years of war and occupation, France created the CFA franc at the end of World World II so it could maintain access to its overseas markets.
Meaning of Remington. English name. In English, the name Remington means-town of the raven.The name Remington originated as an English name. The name Remington is most often used as a boy name or male name.
Houston Name Meaning. habitational name from a place near Glasgow, Scotland, named with the genitive case of the medieval personal name Hugh + Middle English tune, toun âsettlementâ, âvillageâ (Old English tun âenclosureâ, âsettlementâ). The landlord in question is a certain Hugo de Paduinan, who held the place c.1160.abitational name from a place near Glasgow, Scotland, named with the genitive case of the medieval personal name Hugh + Middle English tune, toun âsettlementâ, âvillageâ (Old English tun âenclosureâ, âsettlementâ).