The name Rhett is a girl's name meaning "advise".

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Rhett has never been more popular for boys, and it soon may be discovered by parents of girls. It shares a sound with such stylish girl names as Scarlett, Colette, and Juliette, making Rhett a viable option for a daughter.
 
In Wes Anderson's short film Hotel Chevalier, Natalie Portman stars as Rhett.

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The name Rhett peaked for girls at #5753 in 2019. Rhett is also used for boys, ranking #188 in 2025.

The name Rhett is a boy's name of English, Dutch origin meaning "advice".

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Rhett has been more tied to Gone with the Wind than even Scarlett, but now we're hearing rumblings of its finding new and independent favor among parents, perhaps emboldened by the growing popularity of Scarlett. 
 In addition to being a powerful storyteller, author Margaret Mitchell was a great character namer as well—think Scarlett, Melanie, Ashley, and even the mansion Tara. Rhett emerged from the story as one of the ultimate dashing, romantic names—so much so that parents of the past didn't fully embrace it.
 Rhett is a South Carolina surname, brought to North America in 1694, and borne by a noted politician during the Civil War period, which may have inspired the author.

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The name Rhett is currently ranked #188 in U.S. births. and peaked for boys at #149 in 2021. The name is most popular in RHETT, RHETT, and RHETT. Rhett is occasionally used for girls in 2025.

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