Whittaker - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Whittaker \

is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "white field". Place name that possibly refers to an acre of land. Actor Forrest Whittaker.

Whittaker has 2 variant forms: Whitacker and Whitaker.

Whittaker is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#1760 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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