Wyatt

When one thinks of nineteenth-century Western outlaws, Wyatt Earp (1848-1929) might come to mind. That association suggests a vintage feel for the name, but its history suggests otherwise. 

Wyatt actually derived from a surname that itself came from the Old English Wigheard, meaning "brave in battle." Much of the name's use occurred after Earp's birth. It ranked in the top 1000 most years through 1932 while never making the top 400. It returned to the charts in 1939 and has risen in use since the late 1960s. 

The name has been in the American and Canadian top 100 since 2004. Wyatt is also popular in France and used in England and New Zealand. There are several reasons for it: Wyatt is a brief surname-name with a traditional feel and rustic vibe. Its double "t" ending is also a factor. 

Wyatt is a name for its time, but it is less likely to feel dated than other surname-names because of its gradual rise. Parents seeking a name that feels both traditional and modern are likely to consider it.

STYLES:

Rustic, Surname

SISTERS:

Aspen, Evelyn, Faith, Harlow, Ivy, Oakley, Piper, Scarlett

BROTHERS:

Bridger, Cooper, Emmett, Flynn, Hudson, Levi, Nash, Waylon

ALTERNATIVES:

Alcott, Boone, Crockett, Hardy, Rhett, Wilder, Wiley, Willett

FURTHER RESOURCES:

"Wyatt." Names, Behind the Name, 25 Apr. 2021, https://www.behindthename.com/name/wyatt. Accessed 18 Apr. 2023. 

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