Find out how popular the first name Brittnee has been for the last 40 years (from 1974 to 2013) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Brittnee by gender

Based on the last 40 years of data, Brittnee is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2013, there were 6 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Brittnee.

The history of the first name Brittnee

The name Brittnee is a modern variation of the Old English name Briton, which was derived from the Celtic term "Brittonic" referring to the ancient Britons, the Celtic inhabitants of Great Britain. The earliest known use of the name dates back to the 5th century AD, during the Anglo-Saxon settlement of Britain.

The name gained popularity during the Middle Ages, particularly after the Norman Conquest of 1066. One of the earliest recorded individuals with this name was Briton of Beverley, a renowned Anglo-Saxon scholar and theologian who lived in the 7th century AD. Another notable figure was Briton de Bois, a Norman knight who fought alongside William the Conqueror during the Battle of Hastings in 1066.

In the 12th century, the name appeared in the works of the renowned historian and chronicler, William of Malmesbury. He mentioned a Briton of Glastonbury, who was a monk and scholar at the Glastonbury Abbey during the reign of King Henry I (1100-1135).

The name also had a religious connotation, as it was associated with the legendary figure of St. Britwyn, a 5th-century Welsh princess who is said to have founded a church in present-day Brittany, France. Her feast day is celebrated on April 6th in certain regions of Wales and Brittany.

Over the centuries, the name has undergone various spelling variations, including Britten, Britton, and Brittain. Notable individuals with this name include:

1. Britten Aumont (c. 1450-1514), a French diplomat and ambassador during the reigns of Louis XI and Charles VIII.
2. Brittain Ellerman (1561-1623), an English explorer and merchant who established trade routes to the East Indies.
3. Britten Stevenson (1672-1737), a Scottish philosopher and academic who served as the rector of the University of Glasgow.
4. Brittain Meredith (1790-1864), a Welsh poet and writer known for his contributions to the Romantic movement.
5. Britten Goldsworthy (1892-1971), an Australian artist and sculptor celebrated for her modernist works.

While the name Brittnee is a relatively modern spelling variation, it carries a rich historical legacy rooted in the ancient Celtic and Anglo-Saxon cultures of Great Britain.

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