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Britt

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Pronounced BRIT /ˈbrΙͺt/High

Meaning: Short form of Britton/Brittany β€” 'a Briton; from Brittany' (a Celtic people/region); here for boysMedium

In 30 seconds: Crisp and snappy: Britt is short for Britton/Brittany β€” 'a Briton; from Brittany'. Sleek, modern, and warm. Used for both sexes.
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Origin MediumEnglish, Celtic
MeaningShort form of Britton/Brittany β€” 'a Briton; from Brittany' (a Celtic people/region); here for boys
U.S. rank (2024)#5075 β†— Rising
2024 U.S. births19 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1960
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 4,710

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 196018862024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Britt is a short form of Britton or Brittany β€” 'a Briton; from Brittany', the Celtic region of northwestern France settled by Britons. A crisp, snappy, modern name (The Green Hornet's Britt Reid), used for both sexes, here for boys.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, a-Briton at the root, and snappy.

Did you know? Britt is a short form of Britton or Brittany β€” 'a Briton; from Brittany' (the Celtic region of France) β€” a crisp, snappy name (The Green Hornet's Britt Reid), used for both sexes.
Overall data confidence 60%
References β€” Britt β€” etymology

Variations

BritBrittonBrittany

Nicknames

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If you like Britt…

Brittonβ€” the fuller name
Brettβ€” a fellow one-syllable name
Brockβ€” a companion crisp boys' name
Reidβ€” another short surname-name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Britt mean?

Britt is short for Britton/Brittany β€” 'a Briton; from Brittany'.

How do you pronounce Britt?

It's said BRIT /ˈbrΙͺt/ β€” a single syllable.

Is Britt a boy or girl name?

Britt is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Britt?

Britt is a rare name in the U.S.

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