Variant of Brittany (from Brittany)
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Brett
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Brett.
Primary meaning
Breton; from Brittany
Pronunciation: BRET
Profile summary
From the name of the Breton people of northwestern France. Originally a surname. Popular as a given name in mid-20th century America. Famous bearer: Brett Favre (b. 1969), American football player. The current meaning shown for this name is Breton; from Brittany. The catalog pronunciation is listed as BRET. It is listed alongside the related form Bret. Brett appears in unisex naming lists and unique style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Brett is currently cataloged under English (celtic) origin, and this page describes its meaning as Breton; from Brittany.
Origin note
This profile is grouped under English (celtic) origin.
Usage note
In this catalog, Brett is grouped as a unique unisex name. Related form for this profile: Bret. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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