Prewet

French
"brave little one"

Prewet Origin and Meaning

The name Prewet is a boy's name.

Prewet is an extremely rare masculine name with likely origins as an English surname. The surname Prewet (also spelled Prewett, Pruitt, or Prewitt) derives from Middle English 'prou' (brave, valiant) combined with the diminutive suffix '-et,' essentially meaning 'son of the brave one.' As a first name, Prewet represents an uncommon practice of adapting obscure surnames into given names. The name has a distinctive sound and vintage quality that sets it apart from more common choices. Its rarity means that a person named Prewet would likely be the only one in most social circles. While lacking widespread usage statistics as a first name, Prewet offers a connection to English linguistic heritage for those seeking a truly unique masculine name option.