Britt

Britt is a name that can function as both a given name and a surname. As a given name, Britt is often a short form of Brittany or Britta, but it is also used independently for people of any gender. In contemporary usage, Britt as a first name is more commonly feminine in the United States, though it may occur for any gender in other contexts. As a surname, Britt is found in English-speaking countries and can originate as a habitational name for someone from Brittany in France or as a nickname derived from a personal name.

The name has been adopted across various cultures and regions, leading to a range of notable individuals and fictional characters bearing the name in its various forms. The surname appears in historical and contemporary records, reflecting its long-standing presence in English-language communities.

Geographically, Britt, Iowa, is a small city in Hancock County, United States. It is one of the places in the United States that shares the name and has contributed to the usage of Britt beyond personal naming.

In addition to people and a place, Britt also appears in cultural contexts, such as the Britt Festival, a summer music festival held in Jacksonville, Oregon. The festival underscores the name’s association with cultural and regional events beyond personal naming.

See also: Brit, a related term with its own disambiguation.