Help baby embrace that island life with the name Whittaney. Derived from the classic Whitney, this gender-neutral moniker means “white island” and has Old English origins. The root name Whitney comes from the quaint English parish of Whitney-on-Wye, which is situated on one fo the longest rivers in the UK. Today, the name has crossed rivers and oceans, and has become a popular choice all over the world. With its slight respelling, Whittaney offers baby the opportunity to twist the traditional and embrace all the calming, soothing energy this name gives off.