Brett

Brett Meaning & Origin

About Brett
The name Brett is of English origin and has multiple meanings. It is derived from the Old English word "brytta," which means "a Breton" or "from Brittany." It can also be associated with the Old English word "brett," meaning "a plank" or "a board." As a given name, Brett is often associated with qualities such as strength, reliability, and stability. It is commonly used for both males and females, and its meaning can vary depending on cultural and personal interpretations.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Brett are male.

Brett Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 7.73% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRT
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B603
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B R EH1 T
🌐 IPA
/brɛt/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B630

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Brett in Braille

Here's how to represent Brett in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Brett in braille

How to Spell the Name Brett in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Brett using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Brett in sign language

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