Pitney

English

"island, dry ground in moss"

Pitney Origin and Meaning

The name Pitney is a boy's name of English origin meaning "island, dry ground in moss".

A name you would probably want to use only if it's in your family history. The first syllable moves it miles away from the softer Whitney.

Famous People Named Pitney

• Gene Pitney American singer,songwriter
• Arthur Pitney founder of American postage meter company Pitney Bowes
• Jack Pitney American marketing executive for BMW
• Mahlon Pitney U.S. Congressman and Supreme Court justice
• Nico Pitney American journalist