Find out how popular the first name Brittaney has been for the last 38 years (from 1978 to 2015) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Brittaney by gender

Based on the last 38 years of data, Brittaney is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2015, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Brittaney.

The history of the first name Brittaney

The name Brittaney is a modern variation of the name Britten, which itself is a diminutive form of the Old English name Britha or Brytta. These names are derived from the Old English word "brytan," meaning "to break or divide." The name could have originated as a nickname for a person who broke things or had a talent for breaking apart objects.

It is believed that the name Britten first appeared in the 11th century in England, during the Anglo-Saxon period. The earliest recorded example of this name is found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a survey of landowners in England commissioned by William the Conqueror.

The name Brittaney is thought to have emerged as a variant spelling of Britten in the late 20th century, likely due to the influence of French and Breton names ending in "-ney." However, there is no direct connection between the name Brittaney and the Breton culture or language.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Britten was John Britten, an English mathematician and astronomer who lived from 1619 to 1677. Another notable bearer of the name was Benjamin Britten, the renowned English composer and conductor, who lived from 1913 to 1976.

In literature, the name Britten appears in the works of Geoffrey Chaucer, the famous 14th-century English poet. In his Canterbury Tales, one of the characters is named Britten.

Other historical figures with the name Britten or variations thereof include:

1. William Britten, an English botanist and naturalist (1804-1848)
2. Nathaniel Britten, an English botanist and author (1835-1909)
3. Emma Britten, an American writer and spiritualist (1825-1895)
4. James Britten, an English botanist and author (1846-1924)
5. Gertrude Britten, an American stage actress (1867-1940)

While the name Brittaney is a modern variant, it has roots in Old English and a rich history that spans several centuries.

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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