Alyssa Whitton

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Alyssa Whitton — noble
48K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Alyssa Whitton is a name that combines Greek origins. The first name Alyssa is a feminine given name of Greek origin. Alyssa is a feminine given name with multiple origins. Alysa is an alternative spelling. As used in Western countries, the name is usually derived from the name of the flower alyssum. The name of the flower derives from the Greek ἀ- a- ("not") and λύσσα lyssa ("mania, rabies"); the flower was formerly thought to cure skin diseases. It shares many variants in common with the name Alice and is occasionally considered a form of that name as well. Other equivalents of Alice include Alisa and Alissa. The surname Whitton: Whitton (singer-songwriter), American singer-songwriter Charlotte Whitton (1896–1975), Canadian feminist and Mayor of Ottawa David Whitton (born 1952), Scottish politician Donald Whitton (born 1923), Canadian cellist, and teacher Evan Whitton (1928–2018), Australian journalist Geoff Whitton (born 1942), Australian rules footballer Ivo Whitton (1893–1967), Australian golfer John Whitton (1820–1898), Australian rail engineer Margaret Whitton (1949–2016), American actress Mary Whitton, American computer graphics researcher Michael Whitton, American film director Nicola Whitton (born 1972), Britis. Alyssa is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 48K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Alyssa reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Alyssa

Meaning: noble

Greek

Alyssa is a feminine given name with multiple origins. Alysa is an alternative spelling. As used in Western countries, the name is usually derived from the name of the flower alyssum. The name of the flower derives from the Greek ἀ- a- ("not") and λύσσα lyssa ("mania, rabies"); the flower was formerly thought to cure skin diseases. It shares many variants in common with the name Alice and is occasionally considered a form of that name as well. Other equivalents of Alice include Alisa and Alissa.

Surname: Whitton

Scottish

Whitton (singer-songwriter), American singer-songwriter Charlotte Whitton (1896–1975), Canadian feminist and Mayor of Ottawa David Whitton (born 1952), Scottish politician Donald Whitton (born 1923), Canadian cellist, and teacher Evan Whitton (1928–2018), Australian journalist Geoff Whitton (born 1942), Australian rules footballer Ivo Whitton (1893–1967), Australian golfer John Whitton (1820–1898), Australian rail engineer Margaret Whitton (1949–2016), American actress Mary Whitton, American computer graphics researcher Michael Whitton, American film director Nicola Whitton (born 1972), Britis.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Alyssa is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 29%
Australia 11%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Alyssa by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Alyssa Whitton

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Alyssa Whitton:

6
Expression Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

8
Soul Urge Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

7
Personality Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Alyssa?
The first name Alyssa originates from Greek. Alyssa is a feminine given name with multiple origins. Alysa is an alternative spelling. As used in Western countries, the name is usually derived from the name of the flower alyssum. The name of the flower derives from the Greek ἀ- a- ("not") and λύσσα lyssa ("mania, rabies"); the flower was formerly thought to cure skin diseases. It shares many variants in common with the name Alice and is occasionally considered a form of that name as well. Other equivalents of Alice include Alisa and Alissa.
When was Alyssa most popular?
The name Alyssa reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Whitton?
The surname Whitton originates from Scottish. Whitton (singer-songwriter), American singer-songwriter Charlotte Whitton (1896–1975), Canadian feminist and Mayor of Ottawa David Whitton (born 1952), Scottish politician Donald Whitton (born 1923), Canadian cellist, and teacher Evan Whitton (1928–2018), Australian journalist Geoff Whitton (born 1942), Australian rules footballer Ivo Whitton (1893–1967), Australian golfer John Whitton (1820–1898), Australian rail engineer Margaret Whitton (1949–2016), American actress Mary Whitton, American computer graphics researcher Michael Whitton, American film director Nicola Whitton (born 1972), Britis.
What are the origins of the name Alyssa Whitton?
The name Alyssa Whitton combines two different traditions: the first name Alyssa has Greek roots, while the surname Whitton originates from Scottish.
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