What origin is the name Whitby?

Whitby comes from english naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Whitby a popular name?

Whitby is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Whitby?

Names from the same english tradition pair naturally with Whitby — for example Evelyn, Harper, Ella. You can browse more on our english names page.

Whitby

Q: Is Whitby a rare name?

Yes. Whitby does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Whitby

Whitby

Boy

english

2 syllables

Whitby is an english boy's name meaning "An English name meaning a farm with white walls. It is well known as a coastal town in North Yorkshire.".

The meaning of Whitby is "An English name meaning a farm with white walls. It is well known as a coastal town in North Yorkshire." — a boy name of english origin. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: english
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

An English name meaning a farm with white walls. It is well known as a coastal town in North Yorkshire.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Whitby

Very rare in US records

What does Whitby mean?

Whitby is a boy name of english origin meaning "An English name meaning a farm with white walls. It is well known as a coastal town in North Yorkshire.".

Is Whitby a rare name?

Yes. Whitby does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Sister names that go with Whitby

Evelyn Harper Ella Lily Scarlett Audrey

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Names with a similar meaning to Whitby

Whitby means "An English name meaning a farm with white walls. It is well known as a coastal town in North Yorkshire." — these names share that spirit.