Names That Mean Britain

  1. Britton
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "from Britain"
    • Description:

      One case where a spelling variation improves the name, Britton is used about four times as often as Britain for both genders. Currently, the count of baby Brittons is running at about 4 to 3 in favor of the boys.
  2. Britton
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "from Britain"
    • Description:

      Britton, technically a spelling variation of Britain, is much more popular that the original place name for both boys and girls. There are about three baby girls named Britton for every four boys, making it a truly nonbinary choice.
  3. Britannia
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "Britain"
    • Description:

      Hail Britannia? We think not.
  4. Briet
    • Origin:

      Icelandic variation of Brit, English
    • Meaning:

      "from Britain"
    • Description:

      Bríet, the Icelandic form of Brit, feels fresher and more exciting than the original.
  5. British
    • Origin:

      English word name
    • Meaning:

      "relating to Great Britain"
    • Description:

      An adjective name that probably won't be used for a baby born in the UK. Short-form Brit is reminiscent of the late 20th-century favorite, Brittany.