Whitney Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Whitney Name at a Glance

Name	Whitney
Meaning	From the white island.
Origin	Anglo-Saxon
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Whitney Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Whitney means “From the white island”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Whitney Name Origin

Our database records Whitney under Anglo-Saxon origin. Browse more Anglo-Saxon baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Whitney a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Whitney is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Whitney

When considering Whitney for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.