Garritt
Meaning of Garritt
Garritt, pronounced /ˈɡɛr.ɪt/ in English, is a masculine given name of Anglo-American usage that traces its etymological roots to the Old Germanic elements gēr (“spear”) and hard (“brave, hardy”), transmitted through the Norman French Garet into Middle and Modern English; as a variant spelling of Garrett, it has historically signified traits of martial strength and steadfastness. Empirical data from the United States Social Security Administration reveal that, between 1965 and 2010, Garritt registered annually between five and twelve occurrences among newborn males—its highest recorded frequency in 1965 (five births, rank 648) and a subsequent oscillation within ranks 680–910—underscoring its persistent yet marginal presence within American naming conventions. The doubled “r” and terminal “tt” not only distinguish it orthographically from its more common counterpart but also suggest a conscious modern adaptation of a medieval appellation, thereby situating Garritt at the intersection of historical gravitas and contemporary individuality.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as GAIR-it (/ˈɡɛr.ɪt/)
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Notable People Named Garritt
| Garritt Roelofs - |
