Whit

Whit Meaning & Origin

About Whit
The name "Whit" is a shortened form of the English name "Whitney" or "Whittaker." It is derived from the Old English word "hwit," meaning "white." As a given name, "Whit" often conveys the qualities of purity, brightness, and innocence. It can also be associated with clarity, simplicity, and a sense of freshness.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Whit are male.

Whit Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 15.22% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AT
ðŸ—― NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W030
ðŸŽĩ Syllabic Pronunciation
W IH1 T
🌐 IPA
/wÉŠt/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AT', '')
ðŸˆŊ Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W300

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Whit in Braille

Here's how to represent Whit in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Whit in braille

How to Spell the Name Whit in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Whit using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Whit in sign language

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