Mitt

Nickname for Milton

"settlement with a mill"

Mitt Origin and Meaning

The name Mitt is a boy's name meaning "settlement with a mill".

If you'd like to name your baby after Gov. Romney, Mitt isn't it: his birth name is Willard. Mitt is an inherited nickname from Milton Romney, a favorite cousin of his father's who was a Chicago Bears quarterback in the 1920's.

The Romney unusual nickname tradition continues with Mitt's son Tagg, born Taggart-- offering serious competition to the Palin family.

Popularity of the name Mitt

• 1775 Nameberry 2024

Famous People Named Mitt

• (Willard) Mitt Romney American politician and businessman
• Milton Addas "Mitt" Romney American NFL football player