Brett Name Meaning, Origin & Gender
Brett is listed in our database as a girl name of English origin. Its recorded meaning is “Brit. A native of England: (Britain) or France: (Brittany). In literature Lady Brett Ashley was the heroine in Hemingway's 'The Sun Also Rises”.
Brett Name at a Glance
| Name | Brett |
|---|---|
| Meaning | Brit. A native of England: (Britain) or France: (Brittany). In literature Lady Brett Ashley was the heroine in Hemingway's 'The Sun Also Rises'. |
| Origin | English |
| Gender | Girl |
What Does the Name Brett Mean?
According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Brett means “Brit. A native of England: (Britain) or France: (Brittany). In literature Lady Brett Ashley was the heroine in Hemingway's 'The Sun Also Rises”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.
Brett Name Origin
Our database records Brett under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.
Is Brett a Boy or Girl Name?
In our database, Brett is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.
Choosing the Name Brett
When considering Brett for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.
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