# Brett

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{{wiktionary|Brett}}
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| meaning       = Ethnic name for a [Breton](/source/Bretons) person
| region        = [Ireland](/source/Ireland), [England](/source/England), [Normandy](/source/Normandy), [Brittany](/source/Brittany)
| language      = [Old French](/source/Old_French), [Breton](/source/Breton_language), [Norman French](/source/Norman_language), [English](/source/English_language), [Irish Gaelic](/source/Irish_language)
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'''Brett''' is an [Irish](/source/Ireland) and [English](/source/England) surname of [Norman](/source/Normans) origin. It derives from an [Old French](/source/Old_French) ethnic name denoting to a [Breton](/source/Bretons) person. Bretts arrived in both Ireland and England via their respective Norman conquests. Irish Bretts are most numerous in [County Tipperary](/source/County_Tipperary), [County Waterford](/source/County_Waterford) and [County Sligo](/source/County_Sligo). Brett is '''de Breit''' in the [Irish language](/source/Irish_language).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.johngrenham.com/findasurname.php?surname=Brett|title=Brett Irish genealogy records|website=Irish ancestors|publisher=John Grenham|last=Grenham|first=John}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Brett surname meaning and family history |url=https://www.ancestry.com/last-name-meaning/brett?geo-lang=en |website=Ancestry}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=BRETT Surname Maps of Ireland |url=https://www.barrygriffin.com/surname-maps/irish/BRETT/ |website=Irish Surname Maps}}</ref>

The given name Brett derives from the surname and can be either masculine or feminine.<ref>{{cite web|title=Brett Name Meaning|url=http://www.ancestry.com/name-origin?surname=brett|website=ancestry.com}}</ref>

==People with the surname==
* [Adrian Brett](/source/Adrian_Brett) (born 1945) English flutist and writer
* [Agnes Baldwin Brett](/source/Agnes_Baldwin_Brett) (1876–1955), American numismatist
* [Bill Brett, Baron Brett](/source/Bill_Brett%2C_Baron_Brett) (1942–2012), English politician and businessman
* [Bob Brett](/source/Bob_Brett) (1953−2021), Australian tennis coach
* [Brian Brett (speedway rider)](/source/Brian_Brett_(speedway_rider)) (1938–2006), English speedway rider
* [Brian Brett](/source/Brian_Brett) (1950–2024), Canadian writer
* Sir [Charles Brett](/source/Charles_Brett) (1928–2005), Northern Irish lawyer
* [Charles Brett (politician)](/source/Charles_Brett_(politician)) (1715–1799), British politician
* [Dorothy Brett](/source/Dorothy_Brett) (1883–1977), British-American painter
* [George Brett](/source/George_Brett) (born 1953), American baseball player, brother of Ken Brett
* [George Brett (general)](/source/George_Brett_(general)) (1886–1963), American general
* [George Wendell Brett](/source/George_Wendell_Brett) (1912–2005), American philatelist
* [Henry Brett (polo player)](/source/Henry_Brett_(polo_player)) (born 1974), English polo player
* [Jan Brett](/source/Jan_Brett) (born 1949), American children's writer
* [James Seymour Brett](/source/James_Seymour_Brett) (born 1974) English film composer
* [Jasper Brett](/source/Jasper_Brett) (1895–1917), Irish rugby player
* [Jeremy Brett](/source/Jeremy_Brett) (1933–1995), British actor
* [Jodie Brett](/source/Jodie_Brett) (born 1996), English footballer
* [John Brett (disambiguation)](/source/John_Brett_(disambiguation))
* [Judith Brett](/source/Judith_Brett) (born 1949), Australian academic and writer
* [Ken Brett](/source/Ken_Brett) (1948–2003), American baseball player, brother of George Brett
* [Laurie Brett](/source/Laurie_Brett) (born 1970), British actress
* [Lionel Brett, 4th Viscount Esher](/source/Lionel_Brett%2C_4th_Viscount_Esher) (1913–2004)
* [Lloyd Milton Brett](/source/Lloyd_Milton_Brett) (1856–1927), American military officer
* [Nick Brett](/source/Nick_Brett) (born 1974), English bowler
* [Oliver Sylvain Baliol Brett, 3rd Viscount Esher](/source/Oliver_Sylvain_Baliol_Brett%2C_3rd_Viscount_Esher) (1881–1963)
* [Paul Brett](/source/Paul_Brett) (1947–2024), British guitarist
* [Peter V. Brett](/source/Peter_V._Brett) (born 1973), American writer of fantasy novels
* [Philip Brett](/source/Philip_Brett) (1937–2002), American musicologist and conductor
* [Philip Milledoler Brett](/source/Philip_Milledoler_Brett) (1871–1960), American lawyer and university president
* [Raymond L. Brett](/source/Raymond_L._Brett) (1917–1996), professor of English and a friend of Philip Larkin
* [Reginald Brett, 2nd Viscount Esher](/source/Reginald_Brett%2C_2nd_Viscount_Esher) (1852–1930), British politician
* [Richard Brett](/source/Richard_Brett) (1567–1637), English scholar
* [Robert Brett](/source/Robert_Brett) (1851–1929), Canadian politician
* [Rosa Brett](/source/Rosa_Brett) (1829–1882), British painter
* [Ryan Brett](/source/Ryan_Brett) (born 1991), baseball player
* [Sammy Brett](/source/Sammy_Brett) (1879–1939), English footballer
* [Sarah Brett](/source/Sarah_Brett) (born 1974), UK-based radio presenter
* [Simon Brett](/source/Simon_Brett) (born 1945), British writer
* [Stephen Brett](/source/Stephen_Brett) (born 1985), New Zealand rugby player
* [Sylvia Brett](/source/Sylvia_Brett) (1885–1971), Ranee of Sarawak
* [Thomas Brett (cricketer)](/source/Thomas_Brett_(cricketer)) (1747–1809), English cricketer
* [Thomas Brett (nonjuror)](/source/Thomas_Brett_(nonjuror)) (1667–1743), English nonjuring clergyman
* [Thomas Rutherford Brett](/source/Thomas_Rutherford_Brett) (1931–2021), United States federal judge
* [Tom Brett](/source/Tom_Brett) (born 1989), English cricketer
* [William Brett, 1st Viscount Esher](/source/William_Brett%2C_1st_Viscount_Esher) (1817–1899), British lawyer
* [William de Brett](/source/William_de_Brit) (died 1247), Anglo-Norman knight and sheriff of Connacht in Ireland 
* [William Howard Brett](/source/William_Howard_Brett) (1846–1918), librarian
* [William Howard Brett Jr.](/source/William_H._Brett) (1893–1989), director of the United States Mint from 1954 to 1961

==People with the given name==
*[Brett Anderson (disambiguation)](/source/Brett_Anderson_(disambiguation))
*[Brett Madden](/source/Brett_Madden) (1978–2020), American voice actress, actress and producer
*[Brett Baty](/source/Brett_Baty) (born 1999), American baseball player
*[Brett Barker](/source/Brett_Barker), American politician
*[Brett Barnett](/source/Brett_Barnett) (born 1992), English writer and director
*[Brett Blundy](/source/Brett_Blundy) (born 1959/1960), Australian billionaire businessman
*[Brett Bolton](/source/Brett_Bolton) (born 2006), American sledge hockey player
*[Brett Boyko](/source/Brett_Boyko) (born 1992), American football player
*[Brett Butler (baseball)](/source/Brett_Butler_(baseball)) (born 1957), American baseball player
*[Brett Butler (actress)](/source/Brett_Butler_(actress)) (born 1958), American comedian and actress
*[Brett Cooper (footballer)](/source/Brett_Cooper_(footballer)) (born 1959), Australian rules footballer
*[Brett Cooper (fighter)](/source/Brett_Cooper_(fighter)) (born 1987), American mixed martial artist
*[Brett Cooper (commentator)](/source/Brett_Cooper_(commentator)) (born 2001), American political commentator, media personality, and actress
*[Brett Dalton](/source/Brett_Dalton) (born 1983), American actor
*[Brett de Geus](/source/Brett_de_Geus) (born 1997), American baseball player
*[Brett Doyle](/source/Brett_Doyle) (born 1972), flat race jockey
*[Brett Ekkens](/source/Brett_Ekkens) (born 1989), American football player and coach
*[Brett Eldredge](/source/Brett_Eldredge) (born 1986), American country musician
*[Brett Eskildsen](/source/Brett_Eskildsen) (born 2005), American football player
*[Brett Favre](/source/Brett_Favre) (born 1969), American football player
*[Brett Gabbert](/source/Brett_Gabbert) (born 2000), American football player
*[Brett Gardner](/source/Brett_Gardner) (born 1983), American baseball player
*[Brett Garner](/source/Brett_Garner), American 21st century politician
*Brett Giehl, American professional wrestler known as [Dalton Castle](/source/Dalton_Castle_(wrestler))
*[Brett J. Gladman](/source/Brett_J._Gladman) (born 1966), Canadian astronomer
*[Brett Goldstein](/source/Brett_Goldstein) (born 1980), British actor, writer and comedian
*[Brett Gurewitz](/source/Brett_Gurewitz) (born 1962), guitarist and co-founder of the punk rock band [Bad Religion](/source/Bad_Religion)
*[Brett Hall](/source/Brett_Hall), American politician
*[Brett Harris](/source/Brett_Harris) (born 1998), American baseball player
*[Brett Hull](/source/Brett_Hull) (born 1964), Canadian–American hockey player
*[Brett Hundley](/source/Brett_Hundley) (born 1993), American football player
*[Brett James](/source/Brett_James) (born 1968), American singer, songwriter, and record producer
*[Brett Kavanaugh](/source/Brett_Kavanaugh) (born 1965), American Supreme Court associate justice
*[Brett Kerry](/source/Brett_Kerry) (born 1999), American baseball player
*[Brett Lauther](/source/Brett_Lauther) (born 1990), Canadian football player
*[Brett Lee](/source/Brett_Lee) (born 1976), Australian cricketer
*[Brett Levis](/source/Brett_Levis) (born 1993), Canadian soccer player
*[Brett Maher (gridiron football)](/source/Brett_Maher_(gridiron_football)) (born 1989), American football punter and placekicker
*[Brett Maher (basketball)](/source/Brett_Maher_(basketball)) (born 1973), Australian retired basketball player
*[Brett Mitchell](/source/Brett_Mitchell) (born 1979), American conductor, composer, and pianist
*[Brett Moffitt](/source/Brett_Moffitt) (born 1992), American NASCAR driver
*[Brett Morris](/source/Brett_Morris) (born 1986), Australian rugby league player
*[Brett Norfleet](/source/Brett_Norfleet) (born 2004), American football player
*[Brett Prebble](/source/Brett_Prebble) (born 1977), Australian jockey
*[Brett Queener](/source/Brett_Queener) (born 1984), American lacrosse goaltender
*[Brett Ratner](/source/Brett_Ratner), American film director and actor
*[Brett Rice](/source/Brett_Rice) (born 1954), American actor
*[Brett Rypien](/source/Brett_Rypien) (born 1996), American football player
*[Brett Salisbury](/source/Brett_Salisbury) (born 1968), American football player and writer
*[Brett Sheehy](/source/Brett_Sheehy) (born 1958), Australian artistic director
*[Brett Somers](/source/Brett_Somers) (1924–2007), Canadian-born American comedian and actress
*[Brett Sterling](/source/Brett_Sterling) (born 1984), American NHL ice hockey player
*[Brett Stewart](/source/Brett_Stewart) (born 1985), Australian rugby league player
*[Brett Thomas](/source/Brett_Thomas) (born 1959), American spree killer and rapist
*[Brett Thorson](/source/Brett_Thorson) (born 2000), Australian American football player
*[Brett Toth](/source/Brett_Toth) (born 1996), American football player
*[Brett Vroman](/source/Brett_Vroman) (born 1955), American basketball player
*[Brett Wheeler](/source/Brett_Wheeler) (born 1971), Australian basketball player
*[Brett Whiteley](/source/Brett_Whiteley) (1939–1992), Australian artist
*[Brett Wichrowski](/source/Brett_Wichrowski) (born 2002), American baseball player
*[Brett Wisely](/source/Brett_Wisely) (born 1999), American baseball player
*[Brett Yang](/source/Brett_Yang) (born 1992), Australian violinist and YouTuber
*[Brett Yormark](/source/Brett_Yormark) (born 1966), American college sports administrator
*[Brett Young (Canadian football)](/source/Brett_Young_(Canadian_football)) (1967–2015), American player of Canadian football
*[Brett Young (singer)](/source/Brett_Young_(singer)) (born 1981), American country singer

==Fictional characters==
*Brett Ashley, in the Ernest Hemingway novel ''[The Sun Also Rises](/source/The_Sun_Also_Rises)''
*Brett Bunsen, in the 2009 animated series ''[Archer](/source/Archer_(2009_TV_series))''
*Brett Graham, in the 1986 film ''[Maximum Overdrive](/source/Maximum_Overdrive)''
*Brett Hand, in the 2021 series [''Inside Job''](/source/Inside_Job_(2021_TV_series))
*Brett Hull, in the 2009 series ''[Parks and Recreation](/source/Parks_and_Recreation)''
*Brett Kobashigawa, in the 2015 series ''[Superstore](/source/Superstore_(TV_series))''
*Brett Maverick, professional poker player in the TV series [''Maverick''](/source/Maverick_(TV_series))
*Sergeant Brett Shelton, in the 1991 film ''[Child's Play 3](/source/Child's_Play_3)''
*Lord Brett Sinclair, in the 1971 TV series ''[The Persuaders!](/source/The_Persuaders!)''
*Jezaille Brett, in the video game ''[The Great Ace Attorney: Adventures](/source/The_Great_Ace_Attorney%3A_Adventures)''

==See also==
* [Bret (disambiguation)](/source/Bret_(disambiguation))
** [Bret (given name)](/source/Bret_(given_name))
** [Bret (surname)](/source/Bret_(surname))

==References==
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Category:English given names
Category:Masculine given names
Category:Feminine given names
Category:Unisex given names
Category:English-language masculine given names
Category:English-language feminine given names
Category:English-language unisex given names
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