Find out how popular the first name Brittni has been for the last 39 years (from 1974 to 2012) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Brittni by gender

Based on the last 39 years of data, Brittni is more commonly used as a female name, with approximately 100% of people named Brittni being female.

For the most recent data in 2012, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Brittni.

The history of the first name Brittni

The name Brittni has its origins in the ancient Celtic language of Brittonic, which was spoken in parts of what is now Great Britain, France, and the Iberian Peninsula. It is derived from the root word "brith," meaning "speckled" or "freckled," which was likely used to describe someone with a fair complexion and freckles.

The name first appeared in written records during the Middle Ages, with some of the earliest examples found in medieval Welsh manuscripts. It was often spelled as "Brithwyn" or "Brithwen" in these texts, which were typically chronicles or genealogies of Welsh nobility.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with a variation of this name was Brithwen ferch Gwrgan, a 10th-century Welsh noblewoman who was the daughter of Gwrgan ap Ithel, a prince of Glywysing. Other notable historical figures with similar names include Brithwen ferch Hywel, a 12th-century Welsh princess, and Brithwen ferch Llywelyn, a 13th-century noblewoman from the Kingdom of Gwynedd.

As the name spread beyond Wales and the Celtic regions, it underwent various spelling changes and adaptations. In England, it was sometimes rendered as "Brittany" or "Britten," likely influenced by the name of the French region of Brittany, which itself derives from the same Brittonic root.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the modern spelling of "Brittni" was Brittni Wilton, an English writer and poet who lived in the late 16th century. Another was Brittni Spencer, a 17th-century English actress and playwright who performed in London's theaters.

In the 19th century, the name Brittni gained some popularity in the United States, particularly among families with Welsh or English ancestry. Notable individuals from this period include Brittni Winslow (1811-1891), an American abolitionist and women's rights activist, and Brittni Cartwright (1835-1903), a renowned American botanist and naturalist.

As the name continued to evolve and spread across different cultures and languages, its meaning and associations also changed. While it retained its connection to the idea of a fair or freckled complexion in some contexts, it also came to be associated with concepts of strength, resilience, and fortitude, perhaps due to its Celtic origins and the historical resilience of the Welsh and other Celtic peoples.

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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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