Whiting Bay
village · North Ayrshire
Old NorseSurmised
Suggested2 sources · name elements
Whiting Bay is likely a Norse name meaning 'Whiting's bay'. It combines the personal name 'Hviti' (or a derivative) with the Old Norse word 'bá' (bay).
Word origins
- Whiting
- Old Norsepersonal name (Hviti or derivative)(from Hviti "personal name")
- Bay
- Old Norsebay(from bá "bay")