Whittney is a unique and captivating given name of American origin. It is derived from the Middle English 'Whitney', which was in turn derived from the Old English elements 'hwit' meaning 'white' and '-ing' signifying 'belonging to'. This suggests that Whittney may have originally been an occupational surname for a maker or seller of white clothing or goods. Over time, Whittney has evolved into a unisex given name, although it is more commonly used as a female name in the United States today.
"The name Whittney was quite popular in 1987 with five births recorded that year."