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Withney

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Pronounced WITH-nee /ˈwɪθ.ni/Medium

Meaning: A respelling of Whitney, from an English place name and surname meaning 'white island' or 'white water-meadow' (Old English hwit + eg). The Withney spelling is modern and is especially common in Haitian and Latin American naming, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: Whitney with a twist of spelling: Withney carries 'white island' from an English place name (said 'WITH-nee').
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Origin LowEnglish, American
MeaningA respelling of Whitney, from an English place name and surname meaning 'white island' or 'white water-meadow' (Old English hwit + eg). The Withney spelling is modern and is especially common in Haitian and Latin American naming, which we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#13349 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 12

History & Origin

Withney respells Whitney, an English place name and surname from Old English hwit ('white') and eg ('island; water-meadow'). Whitney boomed as a girls' name in the 1980s, and respellings followed it around the world; Withney is one of them, common in Haitian and Latin American naming (said 'WITH-nee').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S., far behind the standard Whitney. Rare, familiar in sound, and freshly spelled.

Did you know? Whitney began as a map word — hwit eg, the 'white island' or bright water-meadow. Withney is that same name respelled, a spelling seen often in Haitian and Latin American families (said 'WITH-nee').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Withney — respelling of Whitney; Old English hwit + eg 'white island'

Variations

WhitneyWitneyWhitnee

Nicknames

WhitNee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Withney mean?

Withney is a respelling of Whitney, from an English place name meaning 'white island' or 'white water-meadow'.

How do you pronounce Withney?

It's said WITH-nee /ˈwɪθ.ni/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Withney a boy or girl name?

Withney is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Withney?

Withney is a rare name for girls in the U.S., far behind the standard Whitney.

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