Britt - name meaning, origin

The girl's name Britt \b-ri-

, also used as boy's name Britt, is pronounced brit. It is of Swedish origin, and its meaning is "exalted one". Contracted form of Birgit, the Swedish form of the Gaelic name Bridget. Made famous in the English-speaking world by the Swedish actress Britt Ekland.

Britt has 3 variant forms: Brit, Brita and Britta.

For more information, see also related names Brittany and Brett.

Baby names that sound like Britt are Briet, Britte and Britty.

Britt is a very common first name for women (#2109 out of 4276) and also a very common last name for both men and women (#878 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the girl name Britt. Compare Britt with its variant forms and related girl names.

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