William Whiteley may refer to:
William Whiteley (1831–1907), British entrepreneur, founder of Whiteleys department store in London William G. Whiteley (1819–1886), United States Representative from Delaware William Whiteley (politician) (1881–1955), British Labour Member of Parliament for Blaydon in County Durham William Henry Whiteley (1834–1903), Newfoundland politician Bill Whiteley, fictional character in British soap opera, Emmerdale William Whiteley and Sons, British scissors manufacturer. William Whitely (instrument maker) (1789–1871), American musical instrument maker