Behind the Name - the etymology and history of surnames Behind the Name - the etymology and history of surnames
  • Names
    • Introduction
    • Browse Surnames
    • Advanced Search
    • Most Common
    • Namesakes
    • Submitted Surnames
  • Interact
    • Message Boards
    • Submit a Name
  • Tools
    • Meanings
    • First Name Site
    • Place Name Site
Menu Menu
  • Sign In
  • Register

  • First Name Site
  • Place Name Site
  • Introduction
  • Browse Surnames
  • Advanced Search
  • Most Common
  • Namesakes
  • Submitted Surnames
  • Message Boards
  • Submit a Name
  • Meanings
Sign In   Register

Brett

SurnamePopularityRelated NamesRelatedCommentsNamesakes
add to your listSave
Type Surname (from nickname & from location)
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. BREHT
  [key·IPA]

Meaning & History

Originally a name given to someone who was a Breton or a person from Brittany.

Related Names

Details
VariantsBrittain, Britton
Other Languages & CulturesBret(French)
Given Name DescendantsBret, Brett(English)

Categories

baseball players, nationalities
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
Entry updated April 16, 2019

SurnamePopularityRelatedCommentsNamesakes
Home » Names
About · Help · Copyright · Terms · Privacy · Contact