Wilfred Whitten (1864–1942) was a British writer and editor.
[1] Whitten was assistant editor of The Academy from 1896 to 1902.
He served as acting editor of T. P.'s Weekly (founded by T. P. O'Connor) from its establishment in 1902 until 1911, sharing responsibilities with J.
Sidney Dark, who joined John O'London's Weekly, considered Whitten to be "one of the most attractive men of letters that I have ever known".
[1] He was also a good talker and a master of accuracy.