Brecht
Germanic · Boy · 1 syllable
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About the name Brecht
Brecht is a Germanic name meaning "bright" or "shining," derived from the Old High German elements "berht" (bright) and the suffix "-recht" (rule or power).
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Etymology
Brecht is a Germanic name meaning "bright" or "shining," derived from the Old High German elements "berht" (bright) and the suffix "-recht" (rule or power). The name is primarily used in German-speaking cultures and the Netherlands, with notable historical association to the German playwright and poet Bertolt Brecht (1898–1956).
Brecht currently ranks #1,020 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1995.
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