Waite - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Waite \

is of Middle English origin, and its meaning is "guard, watchman". Occupational name. Christmas carolers were known as "waits" because the custom of singing carols started with bands of watchmen who would sing tunes as the night passed. Actor and musician Tom Waits.

Waite has 3 variant forms: Waights, Waits and Wayte.

Baby names that sound like Waite are White, Witt, Jaide, Wade, Wayde, Wat and Watt.

Waite is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#2058 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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