Brittany (name)

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The name Brittany [brit-n-ee][1] is a female name of French and Latin origins. It came from Brittany, a region of France.Brittany is a Celtic name that originates from the ancient region of Britain. This feminine name signifies "from Britain" or "from the land of the Britons". It is widely used in the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.[2] This name was first used in America in the very early 1970s. It was used the most during the 1990s.This name was ranked #934 on the US Popular Names in 2021.[3]

The name comes from the word Britannia, a 2nd-century Roman goddess.

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  1. "Definition of Brittany | Dictionary.com". www.dictionary.com. Retrieved 2023-03-15.
  2. "Brittany name Meaning and Origin". babys.name. Retrieved 2023-03-15.
  3. "Popular Baby Names". www.ssa.gov. Retrieved 2023-03-15.