Harlow

Harlow is a unisex name that has its origins in a surname and traces back to a British place. The composition of the name could consist either of the Old English term hær, meaning 'stone', or here, meaning 'army' or 'host', as well as the Old English word hlæw for 'mountain' or 'hill'. Thus, Harlow can be translated as 'the stone hill' or 'the army hill'; the latter can also be interpreted as 'hill fortress' or 'mountain fortress'.

What does the name Harlow mean?

The name Harlow, used for both women and men, originates from a surname that originally refers to a British place name. The meaning arises from the combination of the Old English hær for 'stone' or here for 'army, host' and hlæw for 'mountain, hill'. This leads to the translations 'the stone hill' or 'the army hill', with the more liberal interpretation 'hill fortress' or 'mountain fortress' also possible. Harlow is primarily common in English-speaking regions.

Where does the name Harlow come from?

Harlow is a name suitable for both women and men and has Old English origins. The meaning is 'the stone hill' or 'the army hill'. The components come from Old English: hær means 'stone' or here stands for 'army, host', while hlæw means 'mountain, hill'. This name is predominantly used in American English.

How do you pronounce Harlow?

Harlow is pronounced approximately like 'Haar-loh'.

Popularity

In Germany, Harlow is a rather rare name. In 2019, it ranked 4,068th on the list of the most common female names. The best ranking was achieved in 2014 with the 4,003rd position. In the last ten years, Harlow has been given less than 10 times, placing it 9,317th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 9,410th.

Nicknames & pet names

Harly

Famous people

• Harlow Shapley (American astronomer)
• Harlow Unger (historian from America)
• Harlow Wilcox (American musician)