Rhett Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Rhett Name at a Glance

Name	Rhett
Meaning	Form of Rhys: ardent; fiery. Rhett Butler was hero of Margaret Mitchell's Gone With the Wind.
Origin	Welsh
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Rhett Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Rhett means “Form of Rhys: ardent; fiery. Rhett Butler was hero of Margaret Mitchell's Gone With the Wind”. 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.

Rhett Name Origin

Our database records Rhett under Welsh origin. Browse more Welsh baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Rhett a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Rhett is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Rhett

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