Wight (surname)
Wight is a surname. It is an older English spelling of either Wright (surname) or White (surname).
| Pronunciation | Why-th |
|---|---|
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Latin |
| Meaning | White, a color devoid of pigment Wright, a worker to make or shape something right |
| Other names | |
| Variant form(s) | White (surname) Whyte (surname) |
People
- Andrew Wight (1959–2012), Australian screenwriter and film producer
- Dorothea Wight (1944–2013), English artist
- Gail Wight, American new media artist
- James Wight, pen name James Herriot (1916–1995), British veterinarian and author
- Martin Wight (1913–1972), British scholar of International Relations
- Orlando Williams Wight (1824–1888), American author
- Paul Wight, ring name Big Show (b. 1972), American professional wrestler
- Robert Wight (1796–1872), Scottish surgeon and botanist
- Sean Wight (1964–2011), Australian rules football player
- Stephen Wight (born 1980), English actor
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