English · Girl name
Brittany
“from Brittany, a region in France”
About the name Brittany
Brittany is an English feminine given name taken from the name of the region Brittany in northwestern France. The region’s name derives from the Latin ‘Britannia’, reflecting its settlement by Britons from Great Britain during the early Middle Ages. The traditional language of Brittany, Breton, is closely related to Welsh and Cornish. The name Brittany began to be used for girls in the English-speaking world in the late twentieth century. A well-known bearer of a variant spelling is the American singer Britney Spears.
- Meaning
- from Brittany, a region in France
- Origin
- English
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- BRIT-nee(2 syl.)
Middle names for Brittany
- Brittany Anne
- Brittany Marie
- Brittany Lynn
- Brittany Joy
- Brittany Claire
Questions about Brittany
- What does Brittany mean?
- Brittany is an English name meaning "from Brittany, a region in France".
- How do you pronounce Brittany?
- Brittany is pronounced BRIT-nee, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Brittany?
- Variants of Brittany include Brittni.
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