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.
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Famous People Named Brett
- Brett Somers (born Audrey Dawn Johnston)American actress & comedienne
- Brett ButlerAmerican actress & comedienne
- Brett "Scottie" Rossiadult film actress
- Brett Elizabeth AndersonAmerican rock singer of The Donnas
Brett in Pop Culture
- Brett Ashleycharacter in Ernest Hemingway's The Sun Also Rises
- Brett Main Hazardcharacter in North and South
- Brett Eisenbergcharacter in movie "Suburban Girl"
- Brett Lenore Messerschmidtcharacter in "The It Girl" series by Cecily von Ziegesar