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The name Whitney is of English origin and is derived from the Old English words "hwit", meaning "white", and "ey", meaning "island" or "water meadow". Originally, the name was a place name referring to the River Wye in Herefordshire, England, and later was used as a surname for people who came from that place. As a given name, Whitney gained popularity in the United States in the early 20th century, particularly as a girl's name. Famous bearers of the name include Whitney Houston, an American singer, actress, and model, and Whitney Wolfe Herd, the founder and CEO of the dating app Bumble. The name Whitney has been associated with virtues such as purity and clarity, as well as the idea of an open space or meadow.

The name Whitney is most popular in the United States. It is also quite popular in Canada and the United Kingdom.

Whitney is a unisex name that first gained popularity in the early 1980s. If you like the name Whitney, you might also like:

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