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Britney

“from Brittany, a region in France”

About the name Britney

Britney is an English feminine given name, derived as a variant of Brittany. The name Brittany refers to the region in northwestern France, which was named after Britons who migrated there from Great Britain during the early Middle Ages. Britney emerged as a modern spelling variant in the late twentieth century. A well-known bearer of the name is Britney Spears, the American pop singer who rose to fame with her debut single ”…Baby One More Time.” Related spellings include Brittany, Brittney, and Britany.

Meaning
from Brittany, a region in France
Origin
English
Gender
Girl
Pronunciation
BRIT-nee(2 syl.)

Variants and spellings

  • Britni
  • Britany

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Middle names for Britney

  • Britney Jean
  • Britney Marie
  • Britney Ann
  • Britney Nicole
  • Britney Rose

Questions about Britney

What does Britney mean?
Britney is an English name meaning "from Brittany, a region in France".
How do you pronounce Britney?
Britney is pronounced BRIT-nee, with emphasis on the first syllable.
What are variants of Britney?
Variants of Britney include Britni, Britany.

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