Raitt

Raitt is a surname of Scottish origin. It is relatively uncommon and appears in the United Kingdom, North America, and other countries with Scottish heritage. The spelling with a double “t” distinguishes it from similar names such as “Rait.” As a surname, it is most often encountered in contemporary contexts through individuals who carry the name.

Bonnie Raitt (born 1949) is an American blues singer, guitarist, and songwriter who helped bring a contemporary blues voice to a wide audience. Her 1989 album Nick of Time won the Grammy Award for Album of the Year, and she has received multiple Grammy Awards across her career. Raitt is also known for her slide guitar style and for addressing social and environmental issues in her work, in addition to sustaining a long-running presence in blues, roots, and rock music. She was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2000, a recognition of her influence on the genre and her enduring artistic contributions.

Raitt as a surname is most commonly associated publicly with Bonnie Raitt, while other bearers of the name have less widely documented notability. See also Rait, which may refer to other names, places, or terms in different contexts.