Brittany
Brittany (name) means a region in northwest France, known for its coastline and Celtic heritage. Example: “They spent the summer touring the coast of Brittany.”
How to use Brittany
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRefers to the French region, a popular girl's name, or a breed of hunting dog.
Word forms
Brittanies plural
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Etymology
From Medieval Latin Britannia, the same root as Britain — the two words are historical doublets referring to different Celtic lands.
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What does “Brittany” mean?
The word “Brittany” means a region in northwest France, known for its coastline and Celtic heritage. In plain terms, refers to the French region, a popular girl's name, or a breed of hunting dog.
How do you pronounce “Brittany”?
“Brittany” is pronounced BRIH-tuh-nee ([ˈbɹɪʔn̩.ni] in IPA).
How do you use “Brittany” in a sentence?
Here is “Brittany” used in a sentence: “They spent the summer touring the coast of Brittany.”
What part of speech is “Brittany”?
Depending on how it is used, “Brittany” can be a name and a noun.
Where does the word “Brittany” come from?
The word “Brittany” comes from Medieval Latin. From Medieval Latin Britannia, the same root as Britain — the two words are historical doublets referring to different Celtic lands.
Is “Brittany” a common word?
“Brittany” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Brittany” have?
“Brittany” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a region in northwest France, known for its coastline and Celtic heritage.
Is Brittany a country?
No. Brittany is a region in northwest France, known for its coastline and Celtic heritage, rather than an independent country. It is part of France but retains a distinct cultural identity.
What is the difference between Brittany the place and Brittany the dog breed?
Brittany as a place is a region in northwest France, while the Brittany dog is a breed of gun dog that originally came from that same region. The dog breed takes its name directly from the geographic region.
Is Brittany a common name for girls?
Yes, Brittany is a female given name that became especially popular in the United States from the 1980s onward. It shares its spelling and origin with the French region of the same name.