Whitney
A place name probably meaning "white island", derived from Old English hwit (white) and ieg (island).
Meaning and origin
Whitney comes from an English place name derived from Old English elements referring to white features combined with island, probably referring to an island with distinctive white chalk deposits or pale features.
How to pronounce Whitney
| English (US) | WIT-nee /ˈwɪtni/ |
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