Whitley
/HWIHTⱢEE-WIHTⱢEE/ English Female
Meaning & Origin
Whitley is a English name meaning "White wood; whit...". It originates from BE, BR, Canada, CR, France. While often associated with English surnames, the exact origin of Whitley in relation to female names is less clear. It likely shares roots with place names derived from Old English "hwit" (white) and "leah" (wood, clearing, meadow).
Quick Facts
Language English
Gender Female
Phonetic HWIHTⱢEE-WIHTⱢEE
IPA ˈhwɪtɫi/, /ˈwɪtɫi
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as HWIHTⱢEE-WIHTⱢEE. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Whitley
- · Whitley Strieber - Author
- · Whitley Gilbert - Fictional character (A Different World)
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