Kitt

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Kitt Pronunciation

Kitt is pronounced KIT /ˈkɪt/High

Meaning: Double-t form of Kit, the medieval pet form of Christopher — Greek 'bearer of Christ' — with surname and talking-car fameHigh

In 30 seconds: Christopher's oldest nickname with a turbo button: Kitt doubles the t that Knight Rider's talking car made famous. Marlowe wore the single; the Trans Am wore the double.

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Origin HighEnglish, Greek

MeaningDouble-t form of Kit, the medieval pet form of Christopher — Greek 'bearer of Christ' — with surname and talking-car fame

U.S. rank (2024)#3416 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births34 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 261

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Kitt doubles Kit, the pet form of Christopher — Greek Christophoros, 'bearer of Christ' — that Elizabethans used for playwright Kit Marlowe and frontiersmen for Kit Carson. The surname Kitt gave music Eartha Kitt; television's KITT gave it dashboard immortality.

Game of Thrones star Kit Harington renewed the single-t's fashion; Kitt remains the rare double. One syllable, three centuries of cool.

Did you know? KITT — Knight Rider's wisecracking Trans Am — stood for 'Knight Industries Two Thousand', accidentally giving this medieval Christopher nickname its most horsepower-rich bearer.

Overall data confidence 85%

Behind the Name — Kit — nickname background

Variations

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Nicknames

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If you like Kitt…

Kit— the single-t classic nickname

Colt— a fellow compact name with engine notes

Flint— the companion flick-of-a-name

Kip— another vintage one-syllable pal

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Kitt?

Kitt is pronounced KIT (/ˈkɪt/). Press play above to hear Kitt said aloud.

How do you say Kitt?

Kitt is said KIT (/ˈkɪt/). Press play above to hear Kitt said aloud.

What does the name Kitt mean?

Kitt is a form of Kit, the medieval pet form of Christopher, Greek for 'bearer of Christ'.

Is Kitt a boy or girl name?

Kitt is used mainly as a boy's name.

How popular is Kitt?

Kitt is a very rare spelling in the U.S.