Britt

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Britt Pronunciation

Britt is pronounced BRIT /ˈbrɪt/High

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

In 30 seconds: Crisp and snappy: Britt is short for Britton/Brittany — 'a Briton; from Brittany'. Sleek, modern, and warm. Used for both sexes.

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Origin MediumEnglish, Celtic

MeaningShort form of Britton/Brittany — 'a Briton; from Brittany' (a Celtic people/region); here for boys

U.S. rank (2024)#5075 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births19 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1960

Total births (all-time)≈ 4,710

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Britt is a short form of Britton or Brittany — '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 — 'a Briton; from Brittany' (the Celtic region of France) — a crisp, snappy name (The Green Hornet's Britt Reid), used for both sexes.

Overall data confidence 60%

References — Britt — etymology

Variations

BritBrittonBrittany

Nicknames

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If you like Britt…

Britton— the fuller name

Brett— a fellow one-syllable name

Brock— a companion crisp boys' name

Reid— another short surname-name

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Britt?

Britt is pronounced BRIT (/ˈbrɪt/). Press play above to hear Britt said aloud.

How do you say Britt?

Britt is said BRIT (/ˈbrɪt/). Press play above to hear Britt said aloud.

What does the name Britt mean?

Britt is short for Britton/Brittany — 'a Briton; from Brittany'.

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.