[Surname] Re: Brittany
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.
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What is the origin/meaning of my surname?  ·  Dustin Golet  ·  8/10/2004, 12:23 PM
Re: What is the origin/meaning of my surname?  ·  Sagani  ·  8/13/2004, 7:16 AM
Re: What is the origin/meaning of my surname?  ·  Sean Foglai  ·  8/11/2004, 7:00 PM
Re: What is the origin/meaning of my surname?  ·  brittany grimes  ·  8/17/2004, 1:44 PM
Re: Brittany  ·  Anon.  ·  8/23/2004, 2:06 PM
Re: Goulet  ·  Anon.  ·  8/14/2004, 2:09 PM