| Meaning | white field, wheat field |
| Origin | English |
| Gender | gender neutral |
| Opposite gender | Whitaker |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 8 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Syllabification | Whit-a-ker |
About Whitaker
Distinguished and substantial, Whitaker belongs to that category of names that command respect through sheer presence alone. This surname-as-first-name trend succeeds brilliantly here because of the name's inherent dignity and strength. The three syllables create a formal, almost stately quality that will serve well across all life stages. Nickname options like Whit provide a more casual alternative for everyday use while preserving the full name for formal occasions. There's an old-money, established quality here—think leather-bound books and grandfather's wisdom passed down through generations. Yet it doesn't feel fusty or outdated; instead, it projects timeless sophistication. This choice suggests parents who value heritage, character, and classic American style.
Nicknames for Whitaker
| Whit |
| Taker |
| Whity |
| Tack |
| W |
Famous People Named Whitaker
| Whitaker Chambers | American writer and former Soviet spy |
| Whitaker Lader | American journalist and editor |
| Whitaker Irons | American lawyer and politician |
| Whitaker Malem | British playwright and director |
| Whitaker Gersbach | Australian bioengineer |
| Whitaker White | American politician and lawyer |
| Whitaker Wright | English footballer |
| Whitaker Reese | American football player |
| Whitaker Hutton | American economist |
| Whitaker Knapp | American judge |
| Whitaker Cable | British diplomat |
| Whitaker Barnett | American composer |
| Whitaker Wood | American artist |
| Whitaker Daniels | American author |
| Whitaker Ross | Canadian photographer |
| Whitaker Davidson | British historian |
| Whitaker Epps | American producer |
Characters Named Whitaker
| Whitaker Wilson | Character in a mystery novel |
| Whitaker Greene | Detective in a crime fiction series |
| Whitaker Stone | Protagonist in a fantasy book |
| Whitaker Smith | Sidekick in a sci-fi adventure story |
| Whitaker Clark | Hero in a historical fiction tale |
| Whitaker Martinez | Character in a romantic novel |
| Whitaker Parker | Protagonist in a thriller series |
| Whitaker Brown | Lead in a drama novel |
| Whitaker Cooper | Side character in a fantasy epic |
| Whitaker Hayes | Detective in a crime-solving series |
| Whitaker Reed | Protagonist in a sci-fi book |
| Whitaker Simmons | Character in a mystery thriller |
| Whitaker Brooks | Lead in a contemporary fiction story |
| Whitaker Nelson | Hero in a historical drama |
| Whitaker Adams | Character in a coming-of-age novel |
| Whitaker Williams | Protagonist in a romantic tale |
| Whitaker Foster | Lead in a psychological thriller |
| Whitaker Price | Main character in a fantasy saga |
| Whitaker Lane | Sidekick in an adventure book |