Find out how popular the first name Britanna has been for the last 1 years (from 1989 to 1989) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Britanna by gender

Based on the last 1 years of data, Britanna is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 1989, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Britanna.

The history of the first name Britanna

The name Britanna has its origins in the ancient Celtic language and culture. It is derived from the word "Brith" which means "speckled" or "freckled" and "anna" which is a feminine suffix. The name was originally used to describe a person with a freckled complexion.

In the early medieval period, the name was popular among the Celtic tribes of the British Isles, particularly in the regions of Wales and Cornwall. It was also used by some of the ancient Britons who lived in what is now England before the Anglo-Saxon invasion.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Britanna can be found in the ancient Welsh text "Mabinogion" which dates back to the 12th century. The name is mentioned in the tale of "Culhwch and Olwen" where Britanna is described as a beautiful and brave maiden.

In the 5th century, there was a legendary figure known as Britanna of Dumnonia who was said to be a princess and a warrior leader of the Britons in the region of Cornwall. She is believed to have fought against the invading Anglo-Saxons and is celebrated in many ancient folk tales.

During the Middle Ages, the name Britanna was also used by several noble families in Wales and Cornwall. One notable figure was Britanna ferch Rhys (born around 1225), who was the daughter of Rhys ap Gruffydd, a powerful Welsh prince.

In the 16th century, there was a famous author and poet from Cornwall named Britanna Craze (1530-1598) who wrote several works in the Cornish language and helped preserve the region's cultural heritage.

Another notable bearer of the name was Britanna Meredith (1640-1712), a Welsh artist and painter who was renowned for her portraits of notable figures from the era of the English Civil War.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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