name
Whittier
WIH-tee
Whittier (name) means an English surname, later used as a place and family name in the United States, notably associated with poet John Greenleaf Whittier. Example: “The town of Whittier was named after the poet.”
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An English surname, later used as a place and family name in the United States, notably associated with poet John Greenleaf Whittier.
"The town of Whittier was named after the poet."
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Etymology
Comes from whityer (“a whiter, whitester”, an occupational name).
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What does “Whittier” mean?
The word “Whittier” means an English surname, later used as a place and family name in the United States, notably associated with poet John Greenleaf Whittier.
How do you pronounce “Whittier”?
“Whittier” is pronounced WIH-tee (/ˈwɪtiɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Whittier” in a sentence?
Here is “Whittier” used in a sentence: “The town of Whittier was named after the poet.”
What part of speech is “Whittier”?
“Whittier” is a name.
