Brett

Celtic

"from Brittany"

Brett Origin and Meaning

The name Brett is a girl's name of Celtic origin meaning "from Brittany".

One of a number of single-syllable unisex B-names, Brett was first spotted as a female name in Hemingway's The Sun Also Rises, via the dashing and seductive Lady Brett Ashley, who was a captivating enough character to offer naming inspiration. It combines a pleasingly brisk, executive air with a measure of femininity.

Brett Rank in US Top 1000

# 916 in the US

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Famous People Named Brett

• Brett Somers (born Audrey Dawn Johnston) American actress & comedienne
• Brett Butler American actress & comedienne
• Brett "Scottie" Rossi adult film actress
• Brett Elizabeth Anderson American rock singer of The Donnas
• Brett Cooper American actress & commentator

Brett in Pop Culture

• Brett Ashley character in Ernest Hemingway's The Sun Also Rises
• Brett Main Hazard character in North and South
• Brett Eisenberg character in movie "Suburban Girl"
• Brett Lenore Messerschmidt character in "The It Girl" series by Cecily von Ziegesar