Olivia Chen

By Olivia Chen
Historical Naming Consultant

Updated on September 03, 2024

Bretton

US Popularity Rank: 25677

Origin: British

Meaning: From Brittany or Britain

Give baby a name from across the pond! Bretton is a boy’s name of Latin origin, meaning “from Brittany or Britain.” Derived from the Old English Britton, the history of this name comes from all the way back when the Romans arrived in what is now known as Britain. With such an illustrious history as this, it is a great way to connect baby with their heritage or with your love of the country. Bee, Brett, and Ton are also some fun nickname choices! Famous namesakes include Bretton Byrd, a composer, and Bretton Richardson, an American baseball coach.

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