Meaning & Story
Brittany is an English place name from the Celtic kingdom of Bretagne in northwestern France, meaning 'land of the Britons.' It was a highly popular feminine name in 1980s and 1990s America.
Brittany carries that specific late-80s/early-90s energy that is somehow cycling back into charm. There's a breezy, beach-blonde quality to it — the name of someone who moves through the world with easy confidence and a great smile. Pets named Brittany tend to be sociable, energetic, and just a little bit preppy, the kind who would be thoroughly comfortable in a suburban backyard or a beach house. A name that captures a specific American moment beautifully.