Whittier

English

Etymology

From whityer (“a whiter, whitester”, occupational name).

Pronunciation
  • (US) IPA(key): /ˈwɪtiɚ/, /ˈʍɪtiɚ/
  • Homophone: wittier (in some dialects)

Proper noun

Whittier (plural Whittiers)

  1. A surname.
  2. The name of several cities, communities, and neighborhoods in the United States.
    1. A city in Chugach Census Area, Alaska, United States.
    2. A city in Los Angeles County, California, United States.
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