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