Brittany
BRIT-nee
Popularity
#791
Letters
8
Syllables
2
Origin
English
Total Births
361,465
Peak Year
#38,007 in 1989
First Recorded
1963
Style
Vintage
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Brittany is an English name derived from the region of Brittany in France. It means 'from Brittany' and evokes a sense of travel and elegance.
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Numerology
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.
Famous Namesakes
Brittany Murphy
American actress
Brittany Snow
American actress
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