What does Whistler mean?

Whistler as a boys' name is of Old English origin, and the meaning of Whistler is "whistler or piper". Artist James Whistler.

ENDS WITH -er

ASSOCIATED WITH old english

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How popular is Whistler?

Whistler is an uncommon first name for males but a very popular surname for both adults and children (#21335 out of 150436, Top 14%). (2000 U.S. CENSUS)

Similar Names

Recommended sound-alike names are Alaister, Alaster, Aleister, Alester, Alister, Alyster, Bailer, Beiler, Buttler, Caster, Chandler▼, Chester▼, Chipper, Christer, Christofer, Dieter, Elisher, Fester, Fischer, Fisher▲, Forster, Hiller, Kester, Krister, Kristofer▼, Maither, Miller▲, Nailer, Nester, Quiller, Ritter, Thaxter, Waller, Walter▼, Walther, Webbster, Webster▼, Westbey, Westen, Westley▲, Wheatlea (see Wheatley), Wheatley, Wheatly, Wheeler, Whitacker (see Whittaker), Whitaker, Whitbeck, Whitbey, Whitby, White, Whitelaw, Whitey, Whitford, Whitlaw, Whitley, Whitman, Whitney, Whittaker, Wickley, Wilber▼, Wilder▲, Wilek, Willem, Willerd, Willes, Willet, Willey, Wilmer▼, Winter, Winters, Wistar, Wister, Wrisley, Wriston and Wyler. These names tend to be more frequently used than Whistler.