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Whitlock

WIHT-lok

Whitlock (name) means an English surname, possibly meaning "white lock (of hair)" or derived from a place name. Example: “Whitlock is an uncommon English surname.”

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An English surname, possibly meaning "white lock (of hair)" or derived from a place name.
"Whitlock is an uncommon English surname."
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Etymology

From Middle English Whytlok, Whitelok, Witloc, Wictlok, Wyhtlok, Witlok, Whytlak, Whitlak; partly from Old English witlāc, wihtlāc (personal name) and partly from Middle English whyt (“white”) + lok (“lock, hair”).

Origin: Middle English

Frequently asked questions

What does “Whitlock” mean?

The word “Whitlock” means an English surname, possibly meaning "white lock (of hair)" or derived from a place name.

How do you pronounce “Whitlock”?

“Whitlock” is pronounced WIHT-lok (/ˈwɪtlɒk/ in IPA).

How do you use “Whitlock” in a sentence?

Here is “Whitlock” used in a sentence: “Whitlock is an uncommon English surname.”

What part of speech is “Whitlock”?

“Whitlock” is a name.

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