Garritt
Germanic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Garritt
The name 'Garritt' is a variant of 'Garrett', derived from the Germanic elements *ger* ("spear") and *hard* ("brave" or "strong"), meaning "brave with a spear" or "spear strength." It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, often as a surname turned given name, with historical roots in medieval England and no specific religious association.
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Etymology
The name 'Garritt' is a variant of 'Garrett', derived from the Germanic elements *ger* ("spear") and *hard* ("brave" or "strong"), meaning "brave with a spear" or "spear strength." It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, often as a surname turned given name, with historical roots in medieval England and no specific religious association.
Garritt currently ranks #12,902 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1994.
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