Mitt as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Mitt

What is the meaning of the name Mitt ?

The baby name Mitt is a Male name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced MIT (IPA: /mɪt/).

Mitt is English in Origin.

Mitt is an English diminutive turned given name, most often clipped from Mitchell or Milton. Through Mitchell (a medieval form of Michael, via French Michel), it can carry the Hebrew meaning “who is like God?” Through Milton (from Old English mylen ‘mill’ + tun ‘settlement’), it can mean “mill town.” Variant short forms include Mitch and Milt; longer related forms are Mitchell, Michael, and Milton. Though similar-sounding, Mitzi is unrelated.

As an independent first name, Mitt has been used sporadically in the United States since the late nineteenth century, more typically as a nickname on records. Its best-known modern bearer is American politician Willard Mitt Romney, named for an older relative nicknamed Mitt. The name’s brisk, athletic sound - echoing the baseball “mitt” - gives it a sporty, informal feel, while its roots in classic names keep it connected to longstanding traditions.