Bret
breht
Popularity
#4712
Letters
4
Syllables
1
Origin
Celtic
Total Births
30,030
Peak Year
#1,839 in 1959
First Recorded
1926
Style
Classic & Timeless, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
A short form of Brett, meaning "from Brittany" in Celtic languages.
Numerology
The Peacemaker
Diplomatic, sensitive, and cooperative. These names bring a harmonious, gentle quality.
Famous Namesakes
Bret Michaels
Lead singer of Poison
Bret Favre
Former NFL quarterback
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