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Whittaker

WHIT-uh-ker

Popularity

#4298

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Letters

9

Syllables

3

Origin

English

Total Births

308

Peak Year

#27 in 2020

First Recorded

2002

Style

Strong & Bold

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Derived from an English surname meaning 'white field' or 'white acre.' It denotes someone who lived near a white or pale-colored field.

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Numerology

3

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Famous Namesakes

  • Forest Whitaker

    Academy Award-winning American actor and director.

  • Robert Whittaker

    Australian professional mixed martial artist.

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Personality Traits

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