The nameWhitney
Whitney is an English girl's name, made popular by the singer Whitney Houston.
- Girl's name
- English
Meaning
From an English place name, often understood as "white island".
Origin
English.
History
In France, Whitney appeared in the late 1980s, peaked in the early 1990s at the time of The Bodyguard, then declined.
Famous people named Whitney
- Whitney Houston, American singer
Popularity of the name Whitney
Whitney in France
3291stmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
1993peak year (60 births)
1,030babies named Whitney in France since 1900
Whitney was most popular in France in the 1990s, with 415 births over the decade, 40% of all recorded babies named Whitney. Its rise began around 1988, and it peaked in 1993. Half of all babies named Whitney in France were born before 2001.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Whitney mean?
From an English place name, often understood as "white island".
What is the origin of the name Whitney?
English.
Is Whitney a girl's or a boy's name?
Whitney is a girl's name.
Who are famous people named Whitney?
Whitney Houston, American singer.