Rhett
Meaning & Origin
Rhett is a Dutch surname-name meaning “advice” or “counsel,” made unforgettable as the dashing hero Rhett Butler in “Gone with the Wind.”
Popularity
Rhett has held steady popularity since the 1990s, especially strong in the American South, ranking within the U.S. top 300 for boys.
Nicknames & Variations
Rhett is short and typically used as-is. Variant spelling includes Rhet.
Similar Names
Similar charming Southern names include Beau, Colt, Gunner, and Cash.
Personality & Trivia
Rhett suggests charm and dashing confidence, forever tied to literature’s most famous leading man, Rhett Butler.
Famous People Named Rhett
- Rhett Butler, iconic hero of “Gone with the Wind”
Quick Facts
- Gender: Boy
- Origin: Dutch
- Meaning: “Advice” or “counsel”
- Pronunciation: RET