harlow

Pronunciation
HAR-low

Gender
unisex

Origin

Old English

Ranking

  238 (as of 2023)

Meaning: Rocky hill; Army hill

Harlow, an English surname-turned-given-name, comes from a place name derived from the Old English elements hær, meaning "rock" or "heap of stones," or here, meaning "army," combined with hlaw, meaning "hill." Therefore, it either translates to "rocky hill" or "army hill." It first appeared in the Social Security Administration's top 1,000 for girl names in 2009 and has been a top-300 girl's name every year since 2021. It's the name Nicole Richie, daughter of Lionel Richie, gave her daughter Harlow Winter Kate, born in 2008 (one year before Harlow debuted on the SSA's top 1,000). It's also the name former "American Idol" finalist Kimberly Caldwell gave her daughter Harlow Monroe, born in 2015.

Famous People Named Harlow

  Jean Harlow

  A famous actress from the Golden Age of Hollywood known for her comedic roles.

  Harlow Shapley

  An astronomer who helped determine the size of the Milky Way galaxy.

  Harlow Curtice

  An influential business executive in the automotive industry.

  Harlow Giles Unger

  A historian and author known for his biographies of American historical figures.

  Harlow S. Person

  An economist known for his work in industrial management.

  Harlow Robinson

  A professor and author known for his works on Russian and Soviet culture.

  Harlow Higinbotham

  A philanthropist and businessman involved in the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition.

  Harlow Brooks

  A physician known for his contributions to medical education.

  Harlow Loomis

  An entomologist known for his research on millipedes.

  Harlow Stafford

  A notable figure in the field of education and school administration.

Famous Media with people Named Harlow

    Harlow the Cat

    A fictional cat character known for its adventures in a children's book series.  

    Harlow's Circus

    A magical circus featured in a popular children's fantasy novel.  

    Harlow the Hero

    A superhero character from a comic book series known for bravery and kindness.  

    Harlow's Magical Garden

    A children's animated show about a garden that comes to life.  

    Harlow's Quest

    A video game where players embark on a quest to save a mystical land.  

    Harlow's Adventure Island

    A board game where players explore an island full of mysteries.  

    Harlow and the Enchanted Forest

    A storybook about a young explorer named Harlow who discovers a magical forest.  

    Harlow's Time Machine

    A science fiction novel about a young inventor who travels through time.  

    Harlow's Secret

    A mystery book series for kids featuring a detective named Harlow.  

    Harlow's Dreamland

    An animated movie about a dream world visited by a young protagonist named Harlow.