Witten

German surname
"son of the white-haired or pale one"

Witten Origin and Meaning

The name Witten is a boy's name meaning "son of the white-haired or pale one".

The surname Witten (and variants such as Whitten) is a patronym derived from Witte or Witt, which was a nickname for people with white hair or a pale complexion in Germany and the Netherlands. It makes a very cool (and rare!) name for a son — the stylish nickname Witt seals the deal.

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