NAME PROFILE
Britteny
Derived from the Greek word margaritēs meaning pearl. This name reflects a person who is rare, precious, and possesses a quiet, luminous strength that inspires those around them.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,450 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1989 |
| Peak generation | Millennial |
| First recorded | 1985 |
| Most recent | 1998 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | French, Greek, Latin |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Name Traits & Attributes
✨ Double Letter
Top States
CA — 26%OH — 24%TX — 21%FL — 16%MI — 13%
Notable People
Marguerite Yourcenar (Novelist and Essayist) · Marguerite Duras (Novelist and Film Director) · Marguerite Higgins (War Correspondent and Journalist) · Marguerite de Valois (Queen of France) · Marguerite Chapman (Film Actress)
Nicknames & Diminutives
MaggieRitaMargotDaisy
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