What origin is the name Whitelaw?

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

Is Whitelaw a popular name?

Whitelaw 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 Whitelaw?

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

Whitelaw

Q: Is Whitelaw a rare name?

Yes. Whitelaw 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 Whitelaw

Whitelaw

Boy

english

3 syllables

Whitelaw is an english boy's name meaning "A name of English origin that means from the white hill. It refers to a person dwelling near a light-colored or snow-capped hill.".

With english roots, Whitelaw is a boy name that means "A name of English origin that means from the white hill. It refers to a person dwelling near a light-colored or snow-capped hill.". At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

Origin: english
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

A name of English origin that means from the white hill. It refers to a person dwelling near a light-colored or snow-capped hill.

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Whitelaw

Very rare in US records

What does Whitelaw mean?

Whitelaw is a boy name of english origin meaning "A name of English origin that means from the white hill. It refers to a person dwelling near a light-colored or snow-capped hill.".

Is Whitelaw a rare name?

Yes. Whitelaw 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 Whitelaw

Evelyn Harper Ella Lily Scarlett Audrey

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Names with a similar meaning to Whitelaw

Whitelaw means "A name of English origin that means from the white hill. It refers to a person dwelling near a light-colored or snow-capped hill." — these names share that spirit.