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At a Glance
- Meaning
- From Brittany, France
- Origin
- French (place name, from Latin Britannia)
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- BRIT-uh-nee
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
BRIT-uh-neeIPA /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.
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FAQ
What does the name Brittany mean?
From Brittany, France. (Source: Wiktionary)
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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