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Wharton

Heart
English
"farm near the river"

Wharton Origin and Meaning

The name Wharton is a boy's name of English origin meaning "farm near the river".

Wharton is a rather stiff banker name that becomes creative as a middle name choice for lovers of the novels of writer Edith.

Famous People Named Wharton

  • Wharton EscherickAmerican sculptor and designer
  • Wharton Peers "Wattie" DaviesWelsh rugby footballer
  • Dabney Wharton ColemanAmerican actor
  • William WhartonAmerican writer
  • Edith WhartonAmerican writer and designer

Wharton in Pop Culture

  • Harry Whartoncharacter in "Marcella" by Mrs Humphry War
  • Wharton School of BusinessUniversity of Pennsylvania, USA