How to say it
BRIT · ta · ny
ˈbrɪt.ə.ni
Feminine
Brittany
From Brittany
What it means
A place name from the region of Brittany in northwest France, meaning 'land of the Britons.'
Brittany comes from the name of the region of Brittany in northwest France, called Bretagne in French. The name means 'land of the Britons,' after the Celtic Britons who settled there after fleeing Great Britain during the Anglo-Saxon invasions of the 5th and 6th centuries. It goes back through Latin Britannia, the Roman name for Britain. As a given name it became hugely popular in the US in the 1980s and 1990s. It has since eased down, sitting at rank 928 in 2025.
How to spell Brittany
The standard spelling is Brittany. Common variants include Britany, Brittney, Britney, Brittni, but Brittany is the most widely used form.
Popularity over time
peaked at #3 in 1989, currently #928 in 2025.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names given to at least 5 babies in a year, 1880–2025. Reviewed July 2026. See where the names are moving
Heads-up notes
- Pronunciation
BRIT-uh-nee, three syllables, stress on the first.
Who's worn it
Historical figures, characters, and public faces who share the name. The cultural surface, for whatever weight you want to give it.
- Brittany Murphy American actress known for Clueless and 8 Mile
- Brittany Snow American actress known for the Pitch Perfect films
Spelling variants
- Britany
- Brittney
- Britney
- Brittni
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Common questions
- What does the name Brittany mean?
- A place name from the region of Brittany in northwest France, meaning 'land of the Britons.'
- What does Brittany mean in English?
- In English, Brittany means "From Brittany." Brittany comes from the name of the region of Brittany in northwest France, called Bretagne in French. The name means 'land of the Britons,' after the Celtic Britons who settled there after fleeing Great Britain during the Anglo-Saxon invasions of the 5th and 6th centuries. It goes back through Latin Britannia, the Roman name for Britain. As a given name it became hugely popular in the US in the 1980s and 1990s. It has since eased down, sitting at rank 928 in 2025.
- How do you pronounce Brittany?
- Brittany is pronounced ˈbrɪt.ə.ni. Say it as BRIT-ta-ny, with the stress on the "brit" syllable.
- How do you spell Brittany?
- The standard spelling is Brittany. Common spelling variants include Britany, Brittney, Britney, Brittni.
- Is Brittany a boy or girl name?
- Brittany is traditionally a feminine name.
- How popular is the name Brittany?
- Brittany ranked #928 in the U.S. in 2025, according to Social Security Administration data.