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Rhett

Boy name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Rhett: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 2025.

Rhett began as a surname of Welsh origin, derived from "rhwydd," meaning "enthusiastic" or "fluent" – a fitting root for a name that has come to suggest confident charm. Its most famous bearer is the fictional Rhett Butler, the dashing, roguish hero of Margaret Mitchell’s *Gone with the Wind*, a role that immortalised the name in popular culture. More recently, American country singer Rhett Akins has kept the name in the public eye. While not a traditional Scottish name, Rhett has been steadily chosen by Scottish parents since the 1970s, drawn to its crisp, modern sound and that iconic literary association. A notable variant is the Welsh spelling "Rhêt," though it remains rare.