Meaning of name Whitney

The names of some famous persons by the name Whitney (or its variants) are:

Whitney Elizabeth Houston, born on 9 August, a famous singer. Whitney Elizabeth Houston's background: An American pop and R&B singer, actress, film producer, record producer, songwriter, and former fashion model. Her crossover success opened doors for other African Americans, particularly women, to find success in pop music. She is frequently referred to as 'The Voice'. She is known mainly for her 'powerful, penetrating pop-gospel voice', vocal range and mellismatic style.

Harry Payne Whitney, born on 29 April, a famous entrepreneur. Harry Payne Whitney's background: An American businessman, thoroughbred horsebreeder, and member of the prominent Whitney family. Born in New York City, he was the eldest son of the very wealthy businessman and United States Secretary of the Navy, William C. Whitney and brother to William Payne Whitney. Harry Payne Whitney was sent to study at Groton School in Groton, Massachusetts then attended Yale University, graduating with a law degree in 1894. He was a member of the Skull and Bones. In 1904, H. P. Whitney inherited $24,000,000 from his father and in 1917 approximately $12,000,000 from his uncle, Col. Oliver Hazard Payne. He married Gertrude Vanderbilt, a member of the wealthy Vanderbilt family with whom he had three children: Flora Payne Whitney (1897), Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney (1899), and Barbara Whitney (1903).

Whitney Tower, born on 30 June, a famous journalist. Whitney Tower's background: An American journalist reporting on Thoroughbred horse racing and a president of the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame. He was the son of oil broker Roderick Tower and Flora Payne Whitney, a member of the prominent Whitney family.