Ava Kowalski

By Ava Kowalski
Global Naming Traditions Specialist

Updated on September 02, 2024

Worthing

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Origin: British

Meaning: Wurp's people; Worthy

Your tiny tot is worthy of a name to set them apart. Worthing is a habitational name that was given to those from Worthing, a popular town in West Sussex in the UK. Traditionally, people would take on this last name as they left Worthing and moved elsewhere. The title was given the meaning “Wurp’s people” in the Dictionary of English Place Names. It may also originate from the Old English name Weorthing, meaning “worthy.” With this unique, gender-neutral name, baby Worthing will always be reminded just how much they mean to you.