Brittany

At a Glance: Name: Brittany – Meaning: from Brittany, France – Origin: French (place name, from Latin Britannia) – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: BRIT-uh-nee

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Brittany is a girl's name pronounced BRIT-uh-nee. It comes straight from Brittany, the region of France, whose own name traces back to the Latin Britannia — so choosing it means naming your daughter after that place on the map.

Meaning & Origin of Brittany

Meaning: From brittany, france.

Origin: French (place name, from Latin Britannia).

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Brittany

Phonetic: BRIT-uh-nee   IPA: /ˈbrɪtəni/

Popularity of Brittany

Brittany hit its highest point in 1989, ranking #3 nationally with 37,791 babies given the name that year; by 2024 it had dropped to #791, with just 355 babies named Brittany.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1963–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Brittany mean?

From brittany, france. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Brittany)

How do you pronounce Brittany?

Brittany is pronounced BRIT-uh-nee (IPA: /ˈbrɪtəni/).

Is Brittany a popular name right now?

Brittany peaked at #3 in 1989 and is ranked #791 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1963–2024.)

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