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Whitney

The meaning of Whitney is ‘from the white island’. It is a gender-neutral name and is of English origin. It also comes from the expression, 'atten whiten ey' meaning 'at the white island'. The name was popularized by singer Whitney Houston. Her famous songs include ‘I Will Always Love You’, 'I Wanna Dance With Somebody' and 'How Will I Know'.

Gender

Boy

Of course, this is a neutral name.

Meaning

white island

Origin

English

Numerology

W is for wanderlust, travel is near!

H is for hope, the encouragement you give.

I is for ideals, no higher!

T is for touching, the way you show you are.

N is for noble, your regal bearing.

E is for excellence, your passion, your drive.

Y is for young, the years never show!

Lucky

Whitney lucky number is 5.

Free-thinking, adventurous, and progressive, 5 is defined by freedom. 5 needs to experience the world by engaging its five senses: For 5, life lessons are acquired through spontaneous acts of bravery. Akin to Sagittarius energy within astrology, 5 is known for its playful, impulsive, and vivacious spirit.

Famous People Named Whitney

  • Whitney Moore Young Jr. American civil rights activist
  • Whitney Mercilus American NFL football player
  • Whitney Willard Straight American racing driver, aviator, and businessman
  • Whitney Tilson American investor, author, and philanthropist
  • Whitney Wesley "Whit" Haydn American magician
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Whitney in Pop Culture

  • Whitney Conway Ellsworth character on TV's "Deadwood"
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