Rhett

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Derived from the Welsh name "Rhys" meaning "enthusiasm" or "passion"
Pronunciation
(ret)
REHT
Popularity
Rhett is a fairly popular name in the United States, ranking at #239 in the Social Security Administration's list of popular baby names in 2020. It is less common outside of the U.S.

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Cartoon of Rhett

Rhett Name meanings & History

Derived from the Welsh name "Rhys" meaning "enthusiasm" or "passion". From a surname, an Anglicized form of the Dutch de Raedt, derived from raet "advice, counsel". Margaret Mitchell used this name for the character Rhett Butler in her novel Gone with the Wind (1936). Rhett is mostly used as a masculine given name, but can also be used as a surname.

Zodiac Sign of Rhett: Reason Aries

Synonyms of Rhett:

R: Restless,Rational,Resourceful,Reason

H: Hyper,Hobnobbing,Hope,Heart's Desire,Haggle

E: Exaggerate,Enlighten,Expressive,Entertain,Enliven,Environment

T: Truth,Tireless,Talkative,Touchy,Testy,Doubting Thomas,Tacky

Rhett is:

  • a Class name
  • a Classic name
  • a Formal name
  • a Mature name
  • a Serious name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Upper name

Famous People

Rhett Akins (American country singer), Rhett Butler (fictional character in "Gone with the Wind"), Rhett McLaughlin (American YouTuber and comedian)

2.) Rhett (Male)

Usage: Welsh

Meanings: (Welsh) a form of Rhys. Literature: Rhett Butler was the hero of

Other Forms: Rhet


3.) Rhett (Male)

Usage: Dutch

Meanings: Advice; counsel


4.) Rhett (Male)

Usage: American

Meanings: (American) romantic

Other Forms: Rhet, Rhette


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