English · Unisex name
Whitney
“white island”
About the name Whitney
Whitney is an English unisex name that originated as a place name and surname, derived from Old English elements ‘hwit’ meaning ‘white’ and ‘eg’ meaning ‘island’ or ‘river meadow’. It was originally used as a surname, as in the case of Eli Whitney, the American inventor. Over time, Whitney became established as a given name for both boys and girls in English-speaking countries. Notable bearers include Whitney Houston, the American singer and actress.
- Meaning
- white island
- Origin
- English
- Gender
- Unisex
- Pronunciation
- WIT-nee(2 syl.)
Middle names for Whitney
- Whitney Elizabeth
- Whitney Anne
- Whitney Marie
- Whitney Grace
- Whitney Nicole
Questions about Whitney
- What does Whitney mean?
- Whitney is an English name meaning "white island".
- How do you pronounce Whitney?
- Whitney is pronounced WIT-nee, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Whitney?
- Variants of Whitney include Witney.
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