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Name Origin

Rhett is a masculine given name of Welsh origin, meaning 'advice' or 'counsel'. It gained popularity in the 20th century, largely due to the charming and roguish character Rhett Butler in Margaret Mitchell's novel 'Gone with the Wind'.

welshmasculineadvicecounselliterarysouthernromantic

Famous People

Rhett Butler

Fictional Character

  • Protagonist in Margaret Mitchell's novel 'Gone with the Wind'
  • Portrayed by Clark Gable in the 1939 film adaptation

Rhett Akins (1969-)

Country Music Singer and Songwriter

  • Hit songs like 'That Ain't My Truck'
  • Successful songwriting career for artists like Blake Shelton and Luke Bryan

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