Rhett is both a given name and a surname that is an Anglicization of the Dutch surname de Raedt, meaning advice. It was popularized by the character Rhett Butler in the 1936 novel Gone with the Wind by American author Margaret Mitchell and the 1939 film adaptation.[1]

Rhett
GenderPrimarily masculine
Language(s)English
Origin
MeaningAnglicization of the Dutch surname de Raedt, meaning advice.

Notable people with the name include:

Given name

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Surname

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  • Alicia Rhett (1915–2014), American portrait painter and actress; acted in Gone with the Wind
  • Cecily Rhett (contemporary), American film editor
  • Errict Rhett (born 1970), American professional football player
  • Robert Rhett (1800–1876), American secessionist politician from South Carolina; U.S. senator 1850–1852; Confederate congressman
  • William Rhett (fl. early 18th century), American colonial leader from South Carolina

Stage name

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Fictional characters

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  • Rhett Butler, from the 1936 novel and 1939 film Gone with the Wind
  • Rhett the Boston Terrier, official costumed mascot of the Boston University and Boston University Academy Terriers

Notes

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  1. ^ Hanks, Patrick; Hardcastle, Kate; Hodges, Flavia (2006). Oxford Dictionary of First Names. Oxford University Press. p. 229. ISBN 0-19-861060-2.