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Boy/GirlPronounced American English /ˈhɑɹ.loʊ/; British English /ˈhɑː.ləʊ/

Harlow

From an English surname derived from a place name, itself derived from Old English hær "rock, heap of stones" or here "army", combined with hlaw "hill".

Quick answer

Harlow is a boy/girl name.

Pronunciation: American English /ˈhɑɹ.loʊ/; British English /ˈhɑː.ləʊ/.

GenderBoy/Girl
PronunciationAmerican English /ˈhɑɹ.loʊ/; British English /ˈhɑː.ləʊ/

Meaning and history

From an English surname derived from a place name, itself derived from Old English hær "rock, heap of stones" or here "army", combined with hlaw "hill". As a name for girls, it received some attention in 2008 when the American celebrity Nicole Richie used it for her daughter.

Notes and context

Usage: english