Wight (surname)

Updated on Oct 23, 2023

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Pronunciation Why-th
Meaning White - a color devoid of pigment Wright - a worker to make or shape something right Related names White (surname) Whyte (surname)

Wight is a surname. It is an older English spelling of either Wright (surname) or White (surname).

People

Andrew Wight (c. 1960–2012), Australian screenwriter and film producer

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

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