Baby Names: Whitney

Whitney

A surname that was derived from a place name for any number of local areas in England. Considered a boy's name until 1962 when it first appeared on the girl's popularity chart at No. 757. Singer and actress Whitney Houston had an impact in 1985 when her debut album became a best seller and led the name into the top 100. , From the white island

Origin: Old English; English

Gender: Unisex

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