| Meaning | white meadow |
| Origin | English |
| Gender | gender neutral |
| Opposite gender | Whitley |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 7 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Whit-ley |
About Whitley
Whitley brings a gentle nobility to the naming table, blending traditional sensibilities with contemporary comfort. This name evokes images of pastoral beauty and quiet strength, suggesting someone grounded yet refined. The soft consonants create a melodious quality that feels approachable and kind. Whitley works particularly well for parents seeking something outside the top charts while maintaining familiarity. The name translates smoothly across ages, equally fitting for a curious preschooler and a thoughtful professional. Its literary quality appeals to book-loving families, while its rarity ensures individuality. Whitley suggests thoughtfulness and depth, hinting at someone who thinks before acting, who values substance over flash. The name's gender-neutral quality in modern usage adds versatility without diminishing its masculine strength.
Nicknames for Whitley
| Whit |
| Wit |
| Lee |
| Ley |
Famous People Named Whitley
| Whitley Bay | English footballer |
| Whitley Neill | British gin distillery founder |
| Whitley Streiber | American radio host and author |
| Whitley Claflin | American businessman and politician |
| Whitley Penn | American baseball player |
| Whitley Kros | American fashion brand co-founder |
| Whitley Stokes | Irish philologist and lawyer |
| Whitley Southwick | American politician |
| Whitley Strieber | American artist and author |
| Whitley W. Starke | American politician |
| Whitley Ryals | American actress |
| Whitley Griggs | American football player |
| Whitley Council | British political body |
| Whitley Award | Wildlife conservation award |
| Whitley Ellison | American actor |
| Whitley Bay Ice Rink | Ice skating venue in England |
| Whitley Pump | Historic water pump in England |
| Whitley Strieber's Dreamland | Podcast and website |
Characters Named Whitley
| Whitley Gilbert | "A Different World" |
| Whitley Reede | "Liar Liar" |
| Whitley Streiber | "Communion" |
| Whitley Cotillion | "Kaeloo" |
| Whitley Styles | "Midsomer Murders" |
| Whitley Strieber | "Majestic" |
| Whitley Schnee | "RWBY" |
| Whitley Van Zandt | "Dear White People" |
| Whitley Whitewood | "Hellphone" |
| Whitley White | "Empire" |
| Whitley Anderson | "Fast & Furious Presents - Hobbs & Shaw" |
| Whitley Collins | "Designing Women" |
| Whitley Mott | "My Name Is Earl" |
| Whitley Warner | "Greenhouse Academy" |
| Whitley York | "Cold Justice" |