Find out how popular the first name Brittny has been for the last 42 years (from 1974 to 2015) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Brittny by gender

Based on the last 42 years of data, Brittny is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2015, there were 6 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Brittny.

The history of the first name Brittny

The name Brittny is a modern variation of the name Brittany, which originates from the Breton people, a Celtic ethnic group that settled in the northwestern region of modern-day France known as Brittany. The name is derived from the Old Breton word "Brity," meaning "from Britain" or "from Britons."

The earliest recorded use of the name Brittany can be traced back to the Middle Ages, when it was used to refer to the Breton people and their territory. The region of Brittany was once an independent duchy, and the Breton language, a Celtic language closely related to Cornish and Welsh, was widely spoken in the area.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Brittany was Brittany of Navarre, a 14th-century noblewoman who served as the Duchess of Brittany from 1364 to 1399. Another notable figure was Brittany, Countess of Richmond (1268-1339), who was a member of the English royal family and played a significant role in the Wars of Scottish Independence.

In literature, the name Brittany appears in the medieval romance "The Romance of Tristram and Ysonde," which tells the story of the tragic love between Tristram, a knight of Cornwall, and Ysonde, the beautiful princess of Ireland. The story is set in the region of Brittany, and the name is used to refer to both the location and the characters associated with it.

Another historical figure with the name Brittany was Brittany de Blois (1092-1137), a French noblewoman who was the daughter of Stephen, Count of Blois, and Adela of Normandy. She married Robert, Earl of Gloucester, a prominent figure during the Anarchy period in England.

The name Brittny, with the alternate spelling, is a more recent variation that emerged in the 20th century. One notable figure with this spelling was Brittny Gastineau, an American socialite and reality television personality born in 1983.

While the name Brittany and its variations have their origins in the medieval Breton culture, the name has gained popularity across various cultures and regions, transcending its historical and geographical roots.

Data source

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