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Origin:
old english (anglo-saxon)
Name Root:
*hwītaz / hwīt ey
Meaning:*
This name means “white water, by the white island.” Whitney is an Old English surname derived from the location of “Whitney” in Herefordshire, England. It was first mentioned in the Domesday Book with the spelling “Witenie.” The name was based on the expression “atten whiten ey,” which means “at the white island.” The name “Whitney” has gained popularity by 1) Whitney Blake (1926–2002), an American film and television actress. 2) Whitney Houston (1963–2012), an American singer, actress, producer, and model. According to the United States Social Security card applications in 1986, the name Whitney ranked 32th out of the top 100 names chosen by parents for their baby girls.

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United States Ranking #14137


Namedoctor Weekly Ranking #698

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Numerological Values: #5

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Chakra Number: #5
Throat Chakra "Vishuddha"

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Color meaning: Blue

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Notable People and Personalities

Whitney Able (born 1982) American Actress
Whitney Blake (1926–2002), American Actress
Whitney Bourne (1914–1988) American Actress
Whitney Casey, American Journalist
Whitney Cummings (born 1982), American Comedian, Actress And Television Producer
Whitney Duncan (born 1984) American Country Music Artist
Whitney Dylan (born 1976) American Film And Television Actress
Whitney Fitzsimmons, Australian Journalist
Whitney Hedgepeth (born 1971), American Backstroke Swimmer
Whitney Houston (1963–2012), American Singer And Actress
Whitney Kershaw (born 1962) American Singer And Actress
Whitney Mercilus (born 1990), American Football Player
Whitney Port (born 1985) American Television Personality, Fashion Designer, And Author
Whitney Stevens (born 1987) Panamanian-american Adult Actress
Whitney Straight (1912–1979), Driver, Aviator, Businessman
Whitney Thompson (born 1987) American Fashion Model
Whitney Vance, American Actress
Whitney Young (1921–1971), Civil Rights Leader