Dutch/English · Boy name
Rhett
“transferred surname; no established meaning”
About the name Rhett
Rhett is a masculine given name derived from a Dutch surname, originally spelled de Raedt, which was brought to America by Dutch settlers. The surname itself comes from the Dutch word ‘raet,’ meaning ‘advice’ or ‘counsel.’ As a given name, Rhett gained prominence through the character Rhett Butler in Margaret Mitchell’s novel Gone with the Wind, famously portrayed by Clark Gable in the film adaptation. The name is now used independently of its surname origins, especially in English-speaking countries.
- Meaning
- transferred surname; no established meaning
- Origin
- Dutch/English
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- RET(1 syl.)
Middle names for Rhett
- Rhett Alexander
- Rhett James
- Rhett Michael
- Rhett Thomas
- Rhett Lee
Questions about Rhett
- What does Rhett mean?
- Rhett is a Dutch name meaning "transferred surname; no established meaning".
- How do you pronounce Rhett?
- Rhett is pronounced RET, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Rhett?
- Variants of Rhett include Rhet.
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