Girl
Whitney
WHIT-nee
Rare & Uncommon ↓ Falling
✦ Meaning
“From Old English 'hwit' (white) and 'ey' (island), literally meaning white island. A surname-turned-first-name that peaked in the 80s-90s but maintains understated strength.”
Popularity Over Time
Whitney is not currently in the US top 1000.
Origin
Old English
Syllables
2
Nicknames
WhitWhitney
Style
StrongModernBold
Famous Bearers
- Whitney Houston (singer)
- Whitney Cummings (comedian)
People Also Ask
From Old English 'hwit' (white) and 'ey' (island), literally meaning white island. A surname-turned-first-name that peaked in the 80s-90s but maintains understated strength.
Whitney is not currently in the US top 1000, making it a genuinely rare choice. Fewer parents are choosing it each year.
Popular nicknames for Whitney include Whit, Whitney.
Names that pair beautifully with Whitney include Harper, Presley, Marlowe.