name
Uncommon
Brittany
BRIH-tuh-nee
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.”
name
1
A region in northwest France, known for its coastline and Celtic heritage.
"They spent the summer touring the coast of Brittany."
2
A female given name, popular in the US especially from the 1980s onward.
"Brittany was one of the most common baby names of the era."
noun
1
A breed of gun dog originally from the Brittany region of France.
"Their Brittany loved retrieving birds during hunting season."
How to use Brittany
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRefers to the French region, a popular girl's name, or a breed of hunting dog.
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- Brittanies
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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.
