Whittnie

English surname

"white island"

Whittnie Origin and Meaning

The name Whittnie is a girl's name.

Whittnie is a creative variant spelling of Whitney, a name with English origins that originally meant 'white island' or 'from the white island.' This distinctive spelling emerged during the late 20th century trend of personalizing traditional names with unique letter arrangements. While maintaining the same pronunciation as Whitney, Whittnie offers parents a way to give their daughter a recognizable yet individualized name. Whitney became popular as a feminine given name in the United States during the 1970s and 1980s, with variant spellings like Whittnie following suit. Though less common than the standard spelling, Whittnie preserves the name's elegant sound while adding a touch of uniqueness to its appearance.