Whitney

Female

Meaning

From The White Island

Origin

Scottish

Pronunciation

/ˈhwɪtni/

Traits associated with the name Whitney:

Dogs named Whitney tend to be loving, industrious, brave, and strong-willed. This feminine name is also associated with companionship.

What does it say about you to have a dog named Whitney?

It suggests that you have a fondness for the name Whitney and may have a special connection to it. It could also suggest that you are a fan of Whitney Houston or have a strong appreciation for her music.

Is Whitney a good dog name?

Whitney has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Whitney isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

Popularity: Overall

3,387
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2,998
New York City Dog Name Database
735
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Whitney is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Popularity: Historical Trend

Whitney was, in the past month, the 3192nd most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of November 2024, Whitney is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Whitney was viewed 157 times, and liked 2 times.

Popularity: United States

The map below shows Whitney's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Whitney is most adored in Connecticut, Oregon and Maryland.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in New Jersey, Iowa and Minnesota.

Popularity: Around The World

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Whitney.

Most popular breeds named Whitney:

  1. Labrador Retriever
  2. Golden Retriever
  3. German Shepherd
  4. Cocker Spaniel
  5. Australian Shepherd

Whitney is found in these categories:

scottish dog names
scottish

Derived from Scottish surname, meaning "white island" in Old English.

Dog names like Whitney:

Unknown, mysterious origin.
Feminine Form Of Will
Celebration
Short Form Of Wilhelmina
A Slender, Young Tree
Having an intelligent sense of humor.
Whitney dog name meaning

Comments icon Comments (2)

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Sarah (Arizona, United States)
My white and cream color Whippet is Whitney. She looks like a sweet and dainty princess, but is quite the athlete! She loves frisbee and jumping!
March 21, 2023

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sophie (Central Visayas, Philippines)
she's a girl
April 03, 2022

Let us know what you think of Whitney as a dog name!