English · Unisex name
Harlow
“rocky hill or army hill”
About the name Harlow
Harlow is an English name that originated as a surname and place name, most notably from Harlow in Essex. The name derives from Old English elements: ‘hoer’ meaning ‘rock’ or ‘army’ and ‘hlaw’ meaning ‘hill’ or ‘mound’. Harlow has been used as both a masculine and feminine given name in modern times. A notable bearer is Jean Harlow, the American actress of the early twentieth century, who used her mother’s maiden name professionally.
- Meaning
- rocky hill or army hill
- Origin
- English
- Gender
- Unisex
- Pronunciation
- HAR-low(2 syl.)
Middle names for Harlow
- Harlow Grace
- Harlow Marie
- Harlow Ann
- Harlow Rose
- Harlow Jade
Questions about Harlow
- What does Harlow mean?
- Harlow is an English name meaning "rocky hill or army hill".
- How do you pronounce Harlow?
- Harlow is pronounced HAR-low, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Harlow?
- Variants of Harlow include Harlowe.
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