The baby name Whitmore is a unisex name, 2 syllables long and is pronounced "WIT-mor".
Whitmore is English in Origin.
Whitmore is a surname that originated in England. The name is derived from the Old English words "hwit," meaning white, and "mor," meaning moor or marsh. It was likely used to describe someone who lived near a white moor or marsh. The name has been in use since the Middle Ages and has been recorded in various forms, including Whitmor, Whitmire, and Whitmer.
As a surname, Whitmore is gender-neutral and can be used for both males and females. The pronunciation of Whitmore is "WIT-mawr" or "WIT-mor." The name is composed of two syllables, with the stress on the first syllable. The name is not commonly used as a first name, but it has been occasionally used as a given name.
The components of the name Whitmore are "whit" and "more." "Whit" means white, and "more" means moor or marsh. The name is an example of a toponymic surname, which means it is derived from a place name. In this case, the name describes someone who lived near a white moor or marsh. The name has been used by several notable individuals, including the English actor James Whitmore and the American politician William Whitmore Jr.
Whitmore has the following similar or variant Names
- Whittemore |
- Whittemoor |
- Whitmore |
- Whitmoore |
- Witmore |
- Wittemore |
- Wittemoor |
- Wytmore |
- Wyttemore