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Help[Surname] Re: What is the origin/meaning of my surname?
in reply to a message by Sean Foglai
I would like to know the orgin of the name Brittany? I know how certain names mean things like smart one or thankful one ,but what does my name mean? Do all names have a meaning?
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See http://www.behindthename.com/ for first names.
'Britain' probably derives from a word meaning 'painted', a reference to the original inhabitants' use of body paint and tattoos. It may also derive from the Celtic goddess Brigid. Britain, Breton and Bretagne are all related.
'Britain' probably derives from a word meaning 'painted', a reference to the original inhabitants' use of body paint and tattoos. It may also derive from the Celtic goddess Brigid. Britain, Breton and Bretagne are all related.
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