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The baby name Britt is a Female name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /brɪt/ (BRIT).

Britt is English in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 1.0
Origin: English
Pronunciation: /brɪt/ (BRIT)

What is the meaning of the name Britt ?

The baby name Britt is a Female name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /brɪt/ (BRIT).

Britt is English in Origin.

Britt is a Scandinavian short form of Birgitta/Birgit, cognate with Bridget and Brigitte, ultimately from Old Irish Brigid/Brighid meaning “exalted, high” and by extension “strength, vigor” (from brígh). It established itself as an independent given name across Sweden, Norway, and the Netherlands in the 20th century. In English, Britt can also function as a clipped form of Brittany, from Latin Britannia “land of the Britons,” adding a parallel toponymic sense.

Usage peaked in Scandinavia from the 1940s through the 1960s, with international visibility boosted by Swedish actress Britt Ekland; in the U.S., it appears both as a standalone name and as a nickname, e.g., for Brittany (actress Britt Robertson). Variants and relatives include Brit, Britta, Brita, Birgit, Birgitta; and internationally, Bridget, Bridgette, Brigitte, Brigitta, and Brígida. While chiefly feminine, Britt can be unisex in modern contexts, especially as a nickname.

Britt has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Britt

Britt Ekland Actor · Born 1942 · Sweden Britt Ekland is a Swedish actor best known for her role as Mary Goodnight in the James Bond film 'The Man with the Golden Gun'. She also appeared in the cult horror film 'The Wicker Man' and the comedy 'Get Carter'. Britt Robertson Actor · Born 1990 · United States Britt Robertson is an American actor best known for her role in the film 'Tomorrowland' alongside George Clooney. She also starred in the TV series 'The Secret Circle' and 'Girlboss'. Born in 1990, she has become a familiar face in both film and television. Britt Lower Actor · Born 1985 · United States Britt Lower is an American actor best known for her role as Liz in the television series 'Man Seeking Woman'. She has also appeared in shows like 'Casual' and 'Unforgettable', showcasing her versatility and talent in both comedic and dramatic roles.
Britt McKillip Actor · Born 1991 · Canada Britt McKillip is a Canadian actor best known for her role as Reggie Lass on the TV series 'Dead Like Me'. She also voiced Princess Cadance in the animated series 'My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic' and appeared in the film 'Trick 'r Treat'.

Britt – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
EE 0 #37 1 1,051
CM 0 #56 1 2,592
OM 0 #121 1 6,215
DK Girls 0 #122 296 7,429
Norway Girls 2013 #124 5 510
NL Girls 0 #128 3,168 5,933
EE Girls 0 #135 8 1,888
PA 0 #138 1 3,797
DK 0 #153 51 5,198
CR 0 #162 4 5,526
PR Girls 0 #167 1 3,171
Sweden Girls 2022 #178 2 1,568
Belgium Girls 2012 #186 24 406
AE 0 #187 1 10,220
LU Girls 0 #190 1 4,850
NL 0 #218 186 2,481
NA Girls 0 #237 1 7,146
JM Girls 0 #241 19 7,507
TW Boys 0 #256 1 7,111
NG 0 #272 1 5,926
SG 0 #280 3 11,010
IL 0 #282 1 6,291
TW Girls 0 #289 1 8,139
HR Girls 0 #294 1 3,687
CZ Boys 0 #304 2 6,530
Canada Girls 1995 #308 5 2,434
PE 0 #329 1 6,350
QA Girls 0 #343 1 15,378
MY 0 #354 1 12,352
CN Girls 0 #358 2 8,829
France Girls 1981 #359 3 1,634
GH Boys 0 #361 1 8,138
Finland Girls 0 #371 21 1,368
BO 0 #408 1 6,868
Germany 0 #408 30 2,542
PH Boys 0 #408 1 11,440
OM Girls 0 #424 1 15,987
PH Girls 0 #426 4 13,098
ZA 0 #467 8 14,421
PT Girls 0 #469 3 7,952
GT Boys 0 #499 1 7,625
CR Boys 0 #505 6 10,188
CO 0 #509 2 7,768
PA Girls 0 #517 2 9,861
IQ Girls 0 #525 1 11,303
UY Girls 0 #536 1 6,731
GT Girls 0 #540 2 7,500
IR Girls 0 #545 1 8,334
PS Girls 0 #546 2 10,981
Finland Girls 2026 #553 210 3,895
CM Girls 0 #556 5 11,671
HK Boys 0 #556 2 12,905
CR Girls 0 #565 9 11,342
IR Boys 0 #565 1 10,162
AE Girls 0 #593 5 20,968
Germany Girls 0 #598 252 4,949
AR Girls 0 #630 1 8,289
SG Girls 0 #631 2 18,916
IL Girls 0 #639 7 11,648
BO Girls 0 #648 4 9,488
HK Girls 0 #649 2 16,104
QA Boys 0 #743 1 18,093
SY 0 #767 1 11,684
NG Girls 0 #821 6 15,093
CL Girls 0 #839 13 14,098
United States Boys 2024 #874 19 7,044
United States Girls 2024 #911 6 8,487
PE Girls 0 #912 32 14,861
OM Boys 0 #918 1 17,948
EG Boys 0 #925 1 15,035
PE Boys 0 #926 1 14,506
Spain Girls 0 #971 13 5,561
CO Boys 0 #980 2 15,656
BR Girls 0 #992 1 12,708
NG Boys 0 #999 3 16,906
EG Girls 0 #1,007 3 14,742
SA Girls 0 #1,013 2 25,931
MY Girls 0 #1,072 1 24,821
ZA Girls 0 #1,093 49 25,928
CO Girls 0 #1,145 8 16,140
MX Girls 0 #1,165 19 17,781
MY Boys 0 #1,182 1 25,439
MA 0 #1,199 1 20,986
DZ 0 #1,232 3 20,130
ZA Boys 0 #1,272 1 25,619
IT Girls 0 #1,414 33 9,415
SA Boys 0 #1,691 1 28,008

Britt is popular in 53 countries — most recent births per country:

Norway
United States
Flanders, Belgium
Belgium
Sweden

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People also ask about Britt

Britt is predominantly a girl's name.
Britt is a one syllable name, pronounced /brɪt/ (BRIT).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Brit, Britta, Brittany, Britney, Brittney and Britni.
Across languages, Britt has these equivalents: Britta (Scandinavian), Brittany (English), Britney (modern English).
Yes — Britt ranked #124 in Norway in 2013, and appears in official birth registries across 7 countries.
Britt ranks highest in Norway (#124 in 2013).
Britt's popularity is holding steady. It moved from #124 in 2013 to #124 in 2013 in Norway.
Yes — 4 notable people named Britt are in our database, including Britt Ekland (Actor), Britt Robertson (Actor), Britt Lower (Actor).