Atwater

Meaning

Dweller at the water or settlement by the water.

Etymology

Derived from Old English 'æt' (at) and 'wæter' (water), originally functioning as a locative surname. The name indicates someone who lived near a body of water.

About the Name Atwater

Atwater is primarily known as an English surname that has occasionally been used as a given name. It carries geographical significance indicating proximity to water sources.

Notable Bearers

Historical People Named Atwater