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The baby name Brittany is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈbrɪtəni/ (BRIT-ə-nee).

Brittany is English, French in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 3.0
Origin: English, French
Pronunciation: /ˈbrɪtəni/ (BRIT-ə-nee)

What is the meaning of the name Brittany ?

The baby name Brittany is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈbrɪtəni/ (BRIT-ə-nee).

Brittany is English, French in Origin.

Brittany is an English feminine given name derived from the French place-name Bretagne, ultimately from Latin Britannia, “land of the Britons.” It refers to the northwestern French region settled by emigrant Britons in the early Middle Ages, sometimes styled “Little Britain.” As a toponymic given name, Brittany carries the sense “from Brittany” or “a Briton.”

As a given name, Brittany saw limited use before the late 20th century, then surged in the United States during the 1980s–1990s, reaching the Top 10 and peaking near the top of the charts; its popularity waned after 2000. The spelling Britney rose alongside pop culture associations, while Brittney, Britany, Britni, and Britnee also circulate. Short forms include Britt and Brit. Related or variant forms in other languages are uncommon, though the regional name appears as Bretagne (French) and Breizh (Breton).

Brittany has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Brittany

Brittany Murphy Actor|musician · Born 1977 · United States Brittany Murphy was an American actress and musician best known for her roles in films like Clueless, 8 Mile, and Girl, Interrupted. She captivated audiences with her vibrant performances and unique voice. Murphy also pursued a music career, contributing to the soundtrack of the film Happy Feet. Brittany Snow Actor · Born 1986 · United States Brittany Snow is an American actor best known for her role as Chloe Beale in the Pitch Perfect film series. She has also appeared in movies like Hairspray and John Tucker Must Die. Born in 1986, Brittany has been a part of the entertainment industry since she was a teenager. Brittany Daniel Actor · Born 1976 · United States Brittany Daniel is an American actor best known for her role as Jessica Wakefield in the TV series 'Sweet Valley High'. She also starred in the comedy film 'White Chicks' and appeared in the TV series 'The Game'.
Brittany Curran Actor · Born 1990 · United States Brittany Curran is an American actress best known for her role as Fen on the television series The Magicians. She has also appeared in films like Dear White People and 13 Going on 30. Brittany Byrnes Actor · Born 1987 · Australia Brittany Byrnes is an Australian actor best known for her role as Natasha Green in the film 'Little Oberon'. She also gained popularity for her performance as Charlotte Watsford in the TV series 'H2O: Just Add Water'. Brittany Allen Actor · Born 1986 · Canada Brittany Allen is a Canadian actor best known for her role in the television series 'All My Children' where she played Marissa Tasker. She has also appeared in films like 'Jigsaw' and 'What Keeps You Alive'.

Celebrity babies named Brittany

Name Last Name(s) Mother Mother famous for Fame Level Father Father famous for Fame Level
Brittany Bennett Jeff Bennett singer ★★★★★

Brittany – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Girls 1999 #1 — 558
SV Girls 0 #18 1 458
NA 0 #33 1 2,537
PR 0 #55 1 1,497
CY 0 #60 1 1,632
JM 0 #69 19 3,714
JP 0 #77 1 4,057
CN 0 #86 1 3,857
TW 0 #101 3 4,523
PH 0 #109 2 5,607
BN Girls 0 #114 1 5,459
EC 0 #119 3 2,502
KW 0 #121 1 5,216
CR 0 #136 23 5,526
JM Girls 0 #137 143 7,507
PA 0 #137 2 3,797
EE Girls 0 #141 2 1,888
MT Girls 0 #151 3 3,773
PR Girls 0 #165 3 3,171
Sweden Girls 2010 #173 2 1,467
AE 0 #184 4 10,220
RU 0 #193 2 3,641
DK 0 #205 2 5,198
AL Girls 0 #227 1 4,141
EC Girls 0 #228 12 3,650
JP Girls 0 #246 6 6,592
MO Girls 0 #257 7 7,056
NG 0 #272 1 5,926
Canada Girls 2024 #278 8 2,795
SG 0 #279 4 11,010
IL 0 #282 1 6,291
TW Girls 0 #282 8 8,139
JM Boys 0 #293 1 6,876
CR Girls 0 #299 267 11,342
GT 0 #304 11 5,948
SA 0 #311 2 10,560
DK Girls 0 #327 3 7,429
CN Girls 0 #329 21 8,829
GH Girls 0 #330 8 6,973
CN Boys 0 #331 1 9,639
KZ Girls 0 #332 1 5,862
QA Girls 0 #342 2 15,378
CZ Girls 0 #351 1 5,378
MY 0 #352 3 12,352
HK 0 #354 4 8,483
GH Boys 0 #361 1 8,138
MU Girls 0 #362 1 8,539
France Girls 2021 #398 8 3,185
YE 0 #398 1 8,639
BD Girls 0 #406 1 8,413
BO 0 #406 3 6,868
PH Boys 0 #408 1 11,440
EG 0 #412 1 6,387
PA Girls 0 #412 70 9,861
ZA 0 #422 26 14,421
OM Girls 0 #423 2 15,987
PH Girls 0 #424 6 13,098
CL 0 #432 3 6,867
MX 0 #439 7 8,339
SD Boys 0 #466 1 10,523
PT Girls 0 #470 2 7,952
GT Girls 0 #472 34 7,500
RU Girls 0 #481 18 11,913
PA Boys 0 #505 1 9,305
CO 0 #507 4 7,768
CR Boys 0 #510 1 10,188
PS Girls 0 #514 10 10,981
RU Boys 0 #523 4 12,621
UY Girls 0 #529 8 6,731
AE Girls 0 #540 14 20,968
IR Girls 0 #545 1 8,334
CM Girls 0 #554 7 11,671
KW Girls 0 #556 6 19,177
HK Boys 0 #557 1 12,905
LY 0 #558 2 12,703
PS Boys 0 #560 2 10,655
HK Girls 0 #563 53 16,104
CM Boys 0 #574 2 12,054
SG Girls 0 #574 13 18,916
BO Girls 0 #577 35 9,488
United States Girls 2024 #581 355 8,487
BH 0 #584 4 17,937
AR Girls 0 #590 10 8,289
BD Boys 0 #605 1 10,045
BO Boys 0 #622 1 9,244
IL Girls 0 #642 4 11,648
IN Girls 0 #653 2 13,121
CL Boys 0 #699 2 13,390
IT 0 #701 14 4,183
NG Girls 0 #713 74 15,093
Finland Girls 2026 #734 5 3,895
QA Boys 0 #742 2 18,093
CL Girls 0 #804 48 14,098
KW Boys 0 #806 1 18,755
Germany Girls 0 #814 25 4,949
United States Boys 2004 #820 13 7,246
PE Girls 0 #847 97 14,861
TN 0 #864 2 13,765
NL Girls 0 #878 78 5,933
ZA Girls 0 #904 238 25,928
SA Girls 0 #924 12 25,931
EG Boys 0 #925 1 15,035
PE Boys 0 #926 1 14,506
MX Girls 0 #938 249 17,781
MY Girls 0 #951 44 24,821
Spain Girls 0 #960 24 5,561
CO Boys 0 #978 4 15,656
BR Girls 0 #991 2 12,708
NG Boys 0 #996 6 16,906
CO Girls 0 #997 82 16,140
EG Girls 0 #1,008 2 14,742
MX Boys 0 #1,026 8 16,355
MY Boys 0 #1,182 1 25,439
MA 0 #1,193 7 20,986
DZ 0 #1,230 5 20,130
TR 0 #1,248 7 19,440
ZA Boys 0 #1,272 1 25,619
IT Girls 0 #1,344 103 9,415

Brittany is popular in 67 countries — most recent births per country:

Canada
France
United States
Scotland, United Kingdom
New York City (Hispanic), United States

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People also ask about Brittany

Brittany is predominantly a girl's name.
Brittany is a 3 syllable name, pronounced /ˈbrɪtəni/ (BRIT-ə-nee).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Brittani, Brittanie, Brittney, Britney, Britni and Britnee.
Across languages, Brittany has these equivalents: Britannia (Latin), Britta (Scandinavian), Brett (masculine, English).
Yes, very popular — Brittany ranked #1 in Ireland in 1999, and appears in official birth registries across 9 countries.
Brittany ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 1999).
Brittany's popularity is holding steady. It moved from #277 in 2014 to #278 in 2024 in Canada.
Yes — 7 notable people named Brittany are in our database, including Brittany Murphy (Actor|musician), Brittany Snow (Actor), Brittany Daniel (Actor).
Yes — at least 1 celebrity couple has chosen Brittany for their child, including Jeff Bennett.