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Britten

BRIT-en

Letters

7

Syllables

2

Origin

English

Total Births

883

Peak Year

#32 in 2001

First Recorded

1971

Style

Modern & Trendy, Strong & Bold

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A surname of English origin, derived from the Old English word for "Briton" or "from Britain."

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Numerology

5

The Adventurer

Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.

Famous Namesakes

  • Benjamin Britten

    Influential English composer, conductor, and pianist

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Personality Traits

IndependentStrongResourcefulIntelligent

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