A Breton; person from Brittany
Originally a Middle English surname, it was used to identify people from Brittany, France. These individuals were often Celts who migrated to the region from Britain. It gained significant popularity as a first name in the mid-20th century before becoming more rare today.
About 133 boys were named Brett in 2025.
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Associate Justice of the Supreme Court
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The independent protagonist Lady Brett Ashley · The Sun Also Rises
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The same feel as Brett — far less common.
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