Brittany

/ˈbrɪtəni/ noun

Definition

a region in northwestern France; also a given name and dog breed

Etymology

From Latin Britannia, referring to the Celtic Britons who settled there

Kelly Says

Brittany got its name because Celtic Britons fled there from Anglo-Saxon invasions - it's literally 'Little Britain' across the channel!

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