The baby name De Witt is a unisex name, 2 syllables long and is pronounced.
De Witt is Dutch in Origin.
De Witt is a Dutch surname that means "the white" or "the wise". It is derived from the Old Dutch word "wit" which means "white" or "wise". The name was originally given to people who had white hair or were considered wise. The De Witt family was a prominent Dutch family during the 17th century, with two brothers, Johan and Cornelis, who were both statesmen and played important roles in Dutch politics. The family's prominence and influence in Dutch society led to the name becoming popular as a first name as well.
De Witt is a unisex name, but it is more commonly used as a masculine name. The pronunciation of De Witt is "duh-wit". The name is composed of two parts, "De" and "Witt". "De" is a preposition in Dutch that means "of" or "from", while "Witt" is a surname that means "the white" or "the wise". The name is often spelled as one word, "DeWitt", in the United States.
The origin of the name De Witt can be traced back to the Netherlands. The name was first recorded in the 13th century and was used as a surname for people who had white hair or were considered wise. The De Witt family played an important role in Dutch politics during the 17th century, and their influence led to the name becoming popular as a first name as well. Today, the name De Witt is still used in the Netherlands and in other parts of the world, particularly in the United States.
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Celebrities with the Name De Witt
De Witt Clinton De Witt Clinton was an American politician and statesman who served as the sixth governor of New York from 1817 to 1822 and again from 1825 to 1828. He is most famous for his promotion and construction of the Erie Canal, which was a monumental feat of engineering that transformed transportation and commerce in the United States. Additionally, Clinton was a key figure in the development of the public school system in New York and was a champion of infrastructure projects that helped to modernize the state. |