Brittany

Agree this is just a common name and nothing appealing about it. Very 1990!

Just a common name... nothing appealing about it either, quite obnoxious sounding.

Brittany is so adorable! I don’t care if you say it sounds like the ‘90s because the name is pretty. I might use it.

I honestly don't HATE HATE HATE, I kind of don't really get the hate of it, but I do at the same time. What I understand is that is such a common name for white girls, like Ashley, Tiffany, I don't know—, Audrey- maybe? Britney/Brittany isn't the worst name in the world, In my opinion, it's definitely not my favorite name, I find it pretty common, but it's not the worst. I have met a Brittany in my life-- and not gonna lie she isn't that bad, although I don't really like her.

I wouldn’t use it personally, but there’s nothing wrong with the name. Dated, sure, but I have known some lovely women named Brittany in my life.

When I think of this name I think about a basic white girl, the same with Ashley, Stacey or Jessica.

I hate how people stereotype names. For Brittany, they stereotype this name as a ditzy blonde cheerleader. Why do people think that everyone with the name Brittany is the same? Every Brittany is unique in their own way in my defense.

This reminds me of Britain. Not hating on the name though.

It's actually not bad. The region in France is beautiful and it looks and sounds fine. I just dislike all of the alternate spellings because then you take the beauty of the name away (the relation to the Nice region).

Too "BRITTle".

Too common.

Wow, it's honestly sad how criticized and stereotyped this name is... I mean, I understand expressing an opinion, but why would anyone feel the need to straight-up search a name just to insult it for no reason? I mean, come on, people, seriously. Sure, there's Britney Spears, but that's one Britney, for goodness sake. Britney Spears is not all Britneys/Brittanys, just like Mariah Carey isn't all Mariahs, Justin Bieber isn't all Justins, Taylor Swift isn't all Taylors, etc. Besides, none of those people seem to be bad people, so it shouldn't be a problem.

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About the “dumb blonde” thing, that's honestly just ridiculous. Like, come on, it's 2021. Blonde hair is just hair, just like every other hair color. The whole idea of attaching a hair color to a personality is what's dumb, not the hair color. There are hundreds of thousands of strong smart blondes. Besides, not all Brittanys are blonde, anyway.

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Concerning the “stuck-up, snobby, popular brat” stereotypes, those are just false. I mean, sure, there are probably some spoiled Brittanys in the world, but her name isn't what makes her that way, it's just her personality, and that's true for every name. I know it sounds cliché, but you can't judge a book by its cover, nor can you judge a person by their name.

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Overall, if you really love the name Brittany and want to give your child that name, then go for it! Don't let anyone's opinions stop you. If your name is Brittany, then don't be ashamed of it; be proud of it! Own it and wear it with pride, and don't listen to anyone who tries to bring you down, especially just by judging your name.

I completely agree with Breathe J. on this. I think stereotypes in general should stop, they're ridiculous as a whole. I haven't left the nicest comments either, I know, but some of these comments go way too far...

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You can express your opinion without being harsh or abrasive, be mature. I know that my comments aren't that nice as well, but I don't think I ever went that far. I personally take offense to the dumb blonde comments, as a dirty blonde. When I was younger, I was called dumb blonde as an insult other than being made fun of for my name. Saying someone is stupid because of their hair color is irrelevant and immature.

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I like this name, personally. One good association is Brittany from Glee. Brought some much needed attention to the LGBTQ+ community. We also have Britney Spears. I think this name is pretty and I know a few girls named Brittany. None are blonde, btw.

Dislike very much! Always have!

I have NEVER liked this name and my dislike of this name has taken on an added intensity the last year and a half because I have also had the misfortune of living across from a self-absorbed, Covidiot millennial with this name, and this person is an idiot. This name would seem to be a curse because who's going to take anyone with this name seriously? Also, this would probably wind up on a George Carlin-like list of his "Bull**** Names": Characterless, Princess Complex, boring.

Ugly. Typical tasteless American name like Ashley, Tiffany, McKayla and Dakota et al. SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO annoying. Thank God I live in Europe. Britney- sounds so ugly like nails on a chalkboard. Americans have a very poor aesthetic. The person who said this is a pretty sounding name is tone deaf! Brit like Grit-Nee. Sounds like Rodney. Even if you say it Brit-A-ny it is still ugly any way you slice it.

Boring, overdone, and so 20 something years ago!

This is my name and it's fairly common in my age group. I'm approaching 30.
The downside is that people pronounce and spell it incorrectly. For example, Tiffany is not pronounced "tiff-ney". I understand it is very close to "Britney", but the syllable count as well as letters are different. It's a different name and I wish people would acknowledge this. When elderly people have read my name aloud they say "britt-any" which is nice :)

Boring.

I actually love this name. Brittany used to be one of my most HATED names, but I love it now.

I am the mother of a daughter with this name. When I was deciding on a name for her, had 5 baby name books and during the process looked at unusual names also. At some point, I thought, what name if given to me, would I like to be named. We had some friends who had a 7 year old with this name. I always liked it but, at the time was thinking, it has to be different. But honestly, then at some point, thought, I would really feel comfortable and like having the name myself, despite its popularity. My daughter loves her name. She is beautiful, smart, and has a great personality.

Keep this name in the 80's. It's horrible.

Of course not all Brittanys are like this, but this name makes me think of a ditzy blonde girl.

The only way to spell it is Britney. Simple & beautiful and just as it's pronounced. Why add a bunch of useless letters?!

“Brittany” - A name for a girl that will grow up to be beautiful and bright... with some European flare!

I love the name Brittany! It’s quite common but it’s a beautiful name and is pronounced beautifully!

Brittany is the most beautiful name in the world. Brittany is the perfect girl's name because it's so pretty and it sounds so feminine and melodic and rhythmic. I personally love this name so much that I think "Brittany" is the most beautiful sound ever created by humans. I love literally everything about this name, it has such an elegant, graceful, feminine, melodic sound and is just so pretty, it's so much fun to say, "Brittany" can only be said properly with a smile on your face, as the name itself forces your mouth into a smile. Brittany is the most beautiful girl's name to ever exist and that has ever existed and will ever exist, whoever came up with this heavenly name is a genius. I'm so glad it's common, I just wish it was even more common. If you're a girl named Brittany, you should eagerly flaunt your beautiful name. You're so lucky to have such a mindblowingly pretty name.

I really really really really love this name. It's a very beautiful name and I'm glad it's common.

My name is Brittany and I actually think that my name suits me because there are a whole lot of people that say that I am beautiful, and prettier than others.

I love the name Brittany and I am planning to name one of my three daughters Brittany Josephina after Brittany Logano the wife of NASCAR star Joey Logano!

As a Brittany, I feel the need to add some input here. Growing up with the name, I never honestly liked it. I loved when my nonno, or great grandpa, would call me Brittania, it sounded prettier. It was far TOO popular of a name in the 90s. I hated meeting other girls with the same name. I had 2 other Brittanys at one of my middle school bus stops. And no, not all Brittanys are blonde or airheads, or were even remotely popular in school, and many of us despise the references to pop stars.. just saying. We all had different personalities. I was going through an angsty loner phase (I have dark brown hair, but dyed it black at the time), one was "emo" (light brown/dirty blonde) and the other was totally normal (blonde hair, blue eyes, very nice girl). It got incredibly tiring to hear all the Britney Spears references all the time. I know about the history of Brittany, the region in France, but even that isn't enough to make me truly like my name. Beautiful place, love their Brittany butter cookies.. ❤️ I gave it a shot, but still seriously dislike my name to the point that I wanted to get a name change and was going to go through with it if not for my husband's strong resistance. My middle name, Marie, while not exactly original is prettier sounding, if sad in meaning. But I still prefer it over my first name. My dad also called me Brattany, sometimes. It was a nickname that didn't bother me, but just saying so that future parents are aware. I was going to change it to Carmen, keep my middle name Marie. It's my grandma's middle name and has a beautiful meaning. That's one of the things that bothers me the most, the lack of an actual meaning and lack of thought and originality on my parents' part in picking this name for me.

I like Brittany but only in this spelling, or maybe Brittania. On the contrary I don't think it's dumb sounding or whatever. You can pronounce it Brit-nee or Britta-nee or Brit-ta-nee. It goes nice with Tuscany, too! :)

My name is 'Brittneigh' and pronounce it brit-nee, spelling it 'Brittany' doesn't mean you pronounce it 'brit-ta-nee' because when someone asks your name you'd just say 'Brit-nee'... I have nothing against the spellings 'Britney or Brittany' I think they are lovely but I do prefer mine and my dearest friend who is currently missing and they spelt hers 'Brittanee'.

This just screams out that you're a dumb blonde from Beverly Hills.

Please don't be offended, but the name Brittany makes be think of a stuck up snobby, spoiled, cheerleader so I hate this name. Not saying all Brittany's are like that, but that's just why I don't like that name.

I am an early Brittany, born in 1983, and I was always the only Brittany in my class in school. When I was a kid, people thought it was a strange name and made up all sorts of nicknames for me (I went by Britta). But then the name became super popular, and then Britney Spears became popular in my high school days, and now I am left with a name that sounds kind of ditzy (it reminds me of Tiffany or Crystal from my day). Since I am old for my trendy first name, I am also perceived to be younger than I actually am in my professional life. I am now a professor, but students tell me they are often confused by how a Brittany can teach college. So parents, consider these issues if you want to give your child a name that is uncommon but rising in popularity; it may actually hurt them professionally in the future!

Brittany is a such beautiful girl name. The name sounds very nice, cool and very attractive.

I think Brittany is an absolute beautiful name and it fits all the gorgeous girls named Brittany out there. It was in the top #10 of popular names for over 10 years, I think everyone may know a Brittany in her early 20's now. The name was so well liked it did get over used, not such a popular name now. I think this is one of the most popular names out there of all time!

Too many variations that no matter how it's spelled it would be confusing.

For all these girls that hate on Britney just because she's named like that, let me tell you tha'st to be stupid, she's the most famous Britney in the world, more than any of you.

My name is Brittany, I used to get teased a lot and called Britney Spears and they would say mean things. But I love my name and I don't care if it's overused. My name was supposed to be Brianna, but I'm glad my grandmother chose this name for me. I am not snobby or stuck up I'm the complete opposite. For those who say girls named Brittany are stuck up, I know of other girls named Brittany and they are so nice and I met some girls with my same name that aren't so nice. We each have our own personalities that make us who we are. So please stop thinking we're all the same.

For all of you that want to dismiss the stereotype reference that is just plain idealistic. I am a sociology major and there is a psychological occurrence called "schema" that is in play with not only this name but with most names. The reason why this name brings to mind negative associations is just that--there are so many girls with this name and many of them are rather shallow and unremarkable. No offense to anyone and I know this is a blanket statement, but I am trying to convey why this name has such negative connotations. Too trendy, too shallow and too ditzy.

Since this is the original, traditional spelling I think Brittany is better than "Britney". The way "Britney" looks reminds me too much of Britney Spears. I like the pronunciation "BRIT-nee". I ♥ that Brittany is the name of a region in France! (“⌒∇⌒”) This is a beautiful, gorgeous, brilliant, amazing, classic & elegant name! ｡◕‿◕｡ P.S. All the cheerleader, blonde, bimbo, stuck-up, bratty, preppy, ditzy, snobby etc. Stereotypes should stop because obviously not ALL Brittany's are like this! ⊙︿⊙ It's shocking how high the number of people discriminate against the name Brittany. (っ˘̩╭╮˘̩)っ.

Update: Hmm actually I think prefer the spelling of Britney more than this original spelling. But even if the spelling "Brittany" is used I do still love the sound of this name if it's said as "BRIT-nee". Anyway, the rest of my comment still stands! :)

I like this name, it sounds so bright and cheerful, I really don't understand why some people associate the name with a stuck up bratty girl. I get the exact opposite image when I think of this name. I think of a girl who is clever and cheerful and full of imagination.

I've always found this name tacky. It has a rather hard sound to it, especially with the American accent, dropping the second syllable.

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A pure 90s trend that fortunately stayed in the 90's.

I haven't always liked the name Brittany, but people saying it has "no meaning" makes me angry. My grandparents were born in Brittany. It has been part of France for 500 years, but I still have a crazy great-uncle who advocated for it to return to being its own country. That's probably not a great idea (it's not why he's crazy though), but it is a beautiful place with a long history. No, it doesn't literally mean "hope" or "grace" (it literally means "Of Britain," which I kind of like because the other side of my family is from England), but it still has a lot of meaning and power.

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As to a famous bearer, my middle name is Anne, and Anne of Brittany was the last independent queen of Brittany. (Look her up on wikipedia - my mother and I joke that we got her forehead.) Brittany wasn't her name in the traditional sense, but a lot of last names come from the country people are from, and last names become first names fairly regularly.

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Like I said, I haven't always been crazy about the name Brittany, because I felt like it didn't have a lot of history as a person's name. I read a lot as a child, and was always frustrated that in children's books "Brittany" was inevitably the friend of the snobby antagonist (the only example I can think of from when I was older is Quinn's friend in Daria) - Brittany isn't going to be the hero of a story. And of course, I got a lot of "Oh, like Britney Spears?" which I never liked.

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For a number of reasons I am considering going by Anne instead, but that is made easier by learning about Anne of Brittany, because it makes me feel less like I am turning my back on all the meaning the name Brittany does have. The fact that no one thinks of that history and only remembers the pops stars is frustrating, but don't let it get you down.

My name is Brittanny (I just have the double N in it, it's pronounced the same) so the person who said that all Brittany's are bimbos and snobs couldn't be more wrong. I ain't blond *cries*, I am an otaku *cries harder*.

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P.S for anybody wondering, Britney and Brittany are two different names, Britney being pronounced as BRIT-NEE and Brittany being pronounced as BRIT-TAH-NEE.

Sounds so ditzy and preppy.

I think it is a pretty name, a lot of people think Brittany is a bratty name, including me at times. People do have a stereotype for the name and is used a bit too much, but when you think about it, it is not a bad name, it is a pretty one :)

My name is Brittany, and I was born just before Britney Spears became popular. It's not anything wrong with the name itself, but being a tomboy when I was a kid I was teased for it. Even with the spelling different, I got a lot of "Hey, Britney Spears!" From other kids. And around the time I started middle school, every time I told someone my name, there was a good chance they'd say... "Oh, you don't seem/look like a Brittany to me." Because of my dark hair and calm personality. I STILL get that. So just name your kid Whitney or something if you love the sound, but not Brittany.

I don't like this name. I never really have. It just sounds so immature and bimbo-ish to me (no offense to anybody reading this named Brittany).

Brittany sounds outdated and boring. It's been overplayed like so many other names.

I always thought that this was a pretty name... until I met some Britneys. I currently know 5, and no offense to anyone named Britney, but everyone I know named Britney is trashy. So maybe what you name your child has a little to do with the personality?

Although since there really is no meaning for it, I would tell my future daughter Britney that Britney means 'Beautiful'. And you guys know that there are lots of Britneys, and although a lot of them are snobs, a lot of them are also very reliable and nice people. Also, you can vary it a lot: Britlynn, Britleen, Britanna... the possibilities are endless.:))

It's a pretty nice name, even though it certainly doesn't age well.

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Also, I really dislike the misspellings. It's a place name!

I met two Brittanys. One was a whiny brat and the other was a skank. I'm sure there are decent Brittanys out there but to me it is a trashy redneck name.

It's a nice name. Youthful and free-spirited. It doesn't age well, though. Can you imagine a little old lady named Brittany?

This name is so stylish! I want to be called this, it's so pretty! But I wouldn't want the nicknames it has, just Brittany is great!

This is better than other spellings, but not by much. Despite the associations, I think it sounds rather blunt and ugly. Even without the associations, it doesn't sound very intelligent.
The cheerleader stereotype should be dead by now- enough people have the name for it to be.
Overall, I prefer the dog breed. :)

My name is Brittany. I was named after my dad, Brett, his name means "one from Brittany". A couple months before I was born, Britney Spears was just coming out and mom almost didn't name me this because of that. But decided that Spears would probably not become popular. Ha. She was very wrong! But I've never thought to associate myself with Spears. Ever. My name means "strong". I pride myself on that meaning, because I've held up to it both physically and emotionally. I love my name. I only know one other Brittany and she is very nice. Don't base choosing this name on Britney Spears, or any other person you know. The only other Brittany I know is nothing at all like me. People grow into their name. But they make their name fit them, not the other way around. If you like it, use it. Because it is a beautiful name and I'm very proud to have it.

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PS. I go by Britta, which I love. :)

It's very overused. When I think of the name, I imagine an outgoing, popular, but bratty teenage girl. I'm not saying all Brittanys are like that, or that I don't like the name- just that that's the image I get.

My mother wanted to name me Brittany but spelled Britni (TERRIBLE!) My grandpa convinced her not to by saying that Brittany is a dogs name because of the Brittany Spaniel. She named me Courtney instead. Still not much better but Brittany, but I am so grateful I was not named Brittany. In my opinion, it is one of the ugliest names one can have.

Britney is a trashy harpy. I'd rather not speak of IT.

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However, the name BritANNY I admit to having a little like for but would never use because of the immediate association with a "place name", pop scum and air-heady monikers a la Tiffany.

I like this name, and people should realize that not everyone hates this name. First, just because Britney Spears went through some bad times doesn't mean that she's a bad person. Second, it also does not mean that this name is ruined. Third, I've known Brittanys who were pretty smart, so that shatters everyone's stereotype of this name.

Brittany is like a hydrangea -- blue, bright and bold, it is like candy sweet.

This is my name, and I usually like it. I think it has a nice sound and looks pretty written. People ALWAYS misspell it, but other than that I'm fine with it. I know a TON of Brittanys, so friends and family call me by nicknames--Britt, Britty, Bit, Bitty, Little Britty (because I'm the shortest of my siblings), Britty-Brat and so forth. The most unique nicknames I've ever had are Bratny and Briffinikins.

This is my own name, and I used to dislike it due to the negative connotation with Britney Spears. Classmates and teachers constantly misspell my name as 'Britney', and it used to bug me to death. Now I simply let it slide since Britney Spears is old hat now, anyways.

For some reason, when I see Brittany written out, the word "brat" comes in mind. (Even before Britney Spears tainted the name.) Brattany. It's just one letter away from being that. *Sorry to all the Brits out there*

I have mixed feelings about this name. My best friend has this name! HOWEVER- I also happen to know a girl who fits the 'snobby' reputation of the name. It's quite a pretty name, if you ask me, very feminine, not at all 'out there'. I'd like it more if I didn't know horrible people with this name.

This name doesn't seem to be as popular as it is said to be. I only know one Brittany.

I have always thought the name is beautiful, even though it has a bit of a bimbo reputation. This was the name of the dimwitted but nice blonde cheerleader on Daria, and the name is associated with Britney Spears, not the sharpest tool in the shed, and Brittany Murphy, who seems to have gotten a trashy reputation at some stage. The name has a tendency to conjure up an image of a ditzy cheerleader or a blonde bimbo or some other stereotype of the alleged female stupidity, which is too bad, as there must be many different Brittanys out there. The name is simply so common in America that not all Brittanys can be stupid or unpleasant. Maybe the fact that this name is very much American has something to do with the bad reputation. Since this name not only reminds people of superficial, ditzy blondes, but AMERICAN ditzy blondes to top it all off, I can sort of see why people might dislike the name everywhere. I mean, this name would be pretty weird in Britain. Another problem is that the name sounds like the cutesy and youthful name Tiffany, which is also considered a bimbo name. I do think Brittany sounds more mature and sophisticated, but it does admittedly sound quite young, even if not child-like. Britney Spears, of course, is the current international female scapegoat for people to project their hate on. Every decade needs one. That's another rather sexist reason why the name is disliked.

I guess people don't care about the EXTREME popularity of this name. In my age group alone, every other girl's name is Brittany. Same goes for Ashley.

Brittany reminds me of sparkles and the color pink. Don't exactly know why though.

I think this name could be for anyone, and I love how it has to do with Britain.

MY name is Britni and I love the way I spell it. It is a very beautiful name and it has a variety of ways to spell and pronounce it. I pronounce my name Brit-nee NOT Brit-ta-nee.

I think that it is really sweet.

Yes, it's ugly all the way and that version is uglier, but not that snobby. All the Brittanys I've met are snobby, all of them. Sorry, it just happens. But even if all were angels and down to earth, the name would still be quite ugly. In my opinion, it's very trendy. In 1998, it was number 35 I think, then next year 69 or something, then it dropped out! That was quite fast. And I totally understand. Now it's sinking lower and lower. This name is terrible!

It's just really ugly, in my opinion.

If Brittany is ugly for you, choose the actual Brittany's version: Breizh.

My real name is Brittley and I always get called Brittany, so I've grown to hate the name.

This name is pretty, but there are SO many alternative spellings, but Brittany is the most correct. After all, it comes from the French region. I prefer this to any other spellings.

Somebody says that "after all it is a French region". I don't agree; if we speak of linguistics we cannot take care of the adminstrative borders, we have to look after the linguistic areas; if the country of Brittany had some influence on the pronunciation, it should be a Breton (Celtic) influence (a mix of Gaelic and Welsh?), not a French influence.

I am sorry, I misunderstood; I thought we were speaking of pronunciation; for the spelling, yes "Brittany" is correct (could be "Breizh" the Breton for Brittany).

There are way too many Brittanys out there. No offence. There are 4 in just my grade. And I haven't even counted the rest of the school.

I was going to name my last girl Brittany but someone beat me to it and now I'm glad she did. I ended up naming her Autumn which is far more prettier. And whenever I think of the name Brittany, I do think of Brittney Spears. UGH!

I think Brittany is a pretty name, and the only problem I have with it is it's too overused.

By the way, it's BRITNEY Spears, not Brittany Spears, so you should attack that page instead of this one.

I think the name Brittany is very pretty and I don't think anyone should judge people by their name or any snobby celebrity that happens to have the same one. We're all our own person, no matter what our names are and no matter what they mean. So stop saying mean things about people with the name Brittany, or with any other name. It's really offending.

I was just reading through these comments for no real reason, and some people are just too ridiculous. You should not be stereotyping at all, let alone by a name. Just because someone is named Brittany doesn't mean they are blonde, ditsy, snobby, or anything else. My name is Brittany, and my parents chose it because they heard it on a radio (no not a Britney Spears song) and liked the way it sounded. I was born before Brittany became a popular name. I only know one other person with my name. It is a beautiful name and a lovely place. You should not criticize someone because of their name; it's basically the same thing as being racist, just on a smaller scale. Don't take this as a personal attack, it's just my opinion. You don't have to like my name nor do you have to like me and what I have to say, but you should not judge me by my name.

Brittany is a nice name and it is mean to discriminate against it because some people who are mean or snobby happen to have this name. I rather like it, even though it is somewhat overused. Anyone with this name, it is very pretty and enjoy it!

Brittany would be a very pretty name if it weren't for Britney Spears. And not all Brittany's are blonde and snobbish.

Brittany is a beautiful name, not only aurally but also visually. The tall and majestic B, followed by the lowercase 'r-i' and 'a-n' perfectly lined up, separated by the symmetric double t's, and nicely concluded by the dipping 'y.' I am glad to be one of the many bearers of this lovely name.

I really like the name Brittany. I have to admit I am partial to it because it is in fact my name. Yes, I was one of the many little girls named Brittany in the early 90s. I don't think of a Brittany as being a snotty, stuck up girl. I have met many other Brittanys and most of them were really nice and down to earth. I don't think it's fair to generalize a name like that. I'm sure there are many snotty, spoiled Brittanys out there as well as many sweet and caring ones. That is the case for all names. Also, the whole Britney Spears situation never affected how I thought of my name. I use to get a lot of "Oh like Britney Spears" when I told someone my name but that phase has blown over thankfully. I think my name is beautiful and I am happy that my parents decided to name me it.

Brittany is pretty. It's sad it has been overused.

I've always pronounced it Bree-TAW-nee, whether or not that is the correct or "official" pronunciation. I like this name a lot. I think it is much better than Britni. I love it for a guy, for a girl it's okay. A lot of people disagree with me about it being better for a guy, though.

I'm sorry, I just don't like the name, it's just too blah.

I think that Brittany is first a beautiful name for a country, then a beautiful one for a girl; but a girl called Brittany should know what Brittany is about; that is called Education.

I think this is a pretty name, much better than Britney. I still wouldn't name my kid this though because a lot of people think anybody named Brittany is a snob and I wouldn't want her to get teased. I don't think all Brittanys are snobs. Anyone who thinks that about any name should have to meet all the people of that name in the world and THEN they can say something! :)

I think the name Brittany is a beautiful name for a girl.

I feel fantastic many American women being called by the name of such a fantastic country (Brittany/ Breizh); are many Brittanys curious about Brittany, the country?

I have the unfortunate burden of being stuck with this name. In the year I was born, it was the third most popular name for baby girls in the US. In nearly every class I've had since I started school, there has been at least one other Brittany or variation thereof, with the extreme case being five of us in the same class of 30-some students. I have always deeply resented my name, and this only became stronger when I found out it had absolutely no meaning at all. Furthermore, mention of the name tends to evoke images of blonde, rich, yuppie snobs, or ditzy, promiscuous cheerleaders to almost anyone of my age group or near it, myself included. The fame of Britney Spears only makes this worse. I strongly suggest any parent considering giving their daughter any spelling of this name to drop that idea immediately. There is a good chance they will resent your choice later in life, after suffering for it all through school and after. If that's not enough, can you honestly imagine someone's grandmother, principal, boss, lawyer, or virtually any dignified mature female thirty or more years from now, saddled with this trendy, cutesy, ubiquitous, pop-star namesake? I don't even want to imagine what the early-90s flood of Brittanys, Britneys, Britanies, and Brytnys are going to look like by age fifty. It's ugly. If you still manage to find yourself liking the name Brittany, it would be a lot more sensible and wise to go with any similar and less overused name - Brie, Brianna, Brionne, Britta, Brynne, Brenna, Brenda, Brielle, Bridget, Brigitte...the alternatives really are endless. Just, please. Don't drop another poor cookie-cutter Brittany into this world. The hundreds of thousands that we've already got are quite enough.

One of my best friends is named Brittany. She isn't snobby in any way. But there have been a lot of "cookie cutter" girls with this name. The typical snobby, rich, backbiting, self centered, dramatic beauty queen who thinks the world revolves around her and her ego. But there are a lot of people who are like that, it just seems a lot of them have this "pretty girl" name. But no offense to anyone named Brittany, it's a cute name, just overused and stuck with some real brats.

Ok, to whatever 'snob' said all Brittanys were snobs - you're the snob for jumping to conclusions about a person because of their NAME. I, proudly, am Brittany. I'm not named after Britney Spears, and I'm not a snob. But I can be upset when somebody decides to go 'Ew! Anyone with that name is stupid'. So next time, please at least know someone with the name before jumping to conclusions. You likely only know one or two Brittanys, and therefore think everyone is like them.

I'm sorry but I have got to say to whoever commented that every Brittany they've met has been stuck up and snobby.

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I have the name Brittany, and the last thing I am is snobby. There are a lot of Brittany's in my classes and I don't mind it, although it gets annoying sometimes. It's not the name that makes the person who they are, it's the person.

For the girl who says she hates her name Brittany, I don't get why you would say it's just so cookie cutter blonde cheerleader. Just because Britney Spears was a pain in the behind to the world doesn't mean that every girl that is named Brittany is all the same picture of a preppy girl. My name is Britany and I love it! I only ever met one other girl named Brittany and she's 5 years younger than me. The name Brittany does have a meaning, it is the English name for a Celtic country in France. To the parents who are considering this name I think it's beautiful.

I do disagree too with the anonymous who said on 28/4 that "Brittany" is ugly; you should go to sites speaking of the lovely country called so; it should give you a new image of this name.

Putting Britney Spears aside, Brittany is a pretty name and I prefer this spelling. It makes for a good middle name too.

Yeah, I have kinda always thought I hated it because my whole family doesn't like it, and someone who is really mean is named Brittany, and because of Brittany Spears and all.

I don't think that you should let one person ruin a name. Maybe it is odd and outdated, but it's still a beautiful name. People usually aren't named after Britney Spears when they get named Brittany.

This is an awful name! Ewwww! First of all, all the Brittany's I know are total snobs and bratty, second, who wants a name after the dumb pop star, Britney Spears?

How can you say that all Brittanys are just snobs? My best friend is named Brittany and she the opposite of a snobby blonde stuckup girl. Stereotyping is stupid. You can't even say that about Brittanys because it's not true. Just because Brittanys you know are snobs doesn't mean that they all are!

I find the name Brittany revolting and outdated, but it's definitely ruined for me by Britney Spears. Brittany is better than Britney, at least.

Brittany would be a relatively nice name except it really has no meaning. And I find since it was popular in the early 90's it is overused now.

I like this name, it's cool. Almost every girl has this name. Love it.

My name is Brittany, and I love it! Ever since I was born! My mom absolutely loves it too! More info: Brittany is a name used by boys too in the 14th century.

A lot better than Britney, that's for sure. We pronounce it 'Brit-AH-Nee'.

Spelling variants of the name Brittany I think are weird because Brittany is the name of a region in France.