The baby name Whitni is a girl name, 2 syllables long and is pronounced "WHIT-nee".
Whitni is English in Origin.
Whitni is a modern variant of the name Whitney, which is derived from an Old English surname meaning "white island." The name was originally given to people who lived near a white island or a place with white stones. Whitney became a popular given name in the 1980s and 1990s, and Whitni is a unique spelling variation of the name.
The name Whitni is typically given to girls. It is pronounced as WIT-nee, with the emphasis on the first syllable. The name has two syllables and five letters. The spelling variation of the name may be seen as a way to make the name more unique or to differentiate it from the more common spelling of Whitney.
The origin of the name Whitni is English, and it is a modern name that has only been in use for a few decades. The name has no significant historical or cultural meaning, but it may be associated with the qualities of purity, clarity, and brightness due to its meaning of "white island." The name may also be associated with the American singer Whitney Houston, who was a popular cultural icon in the 1980s and 1990s.