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Garrett

Pronunciation: GA-rit (key)

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Origin of the name Garrett:

Transferred use of the surname that evolved from Gerald (spear rule) and Gerard (brave with a spear). Var: Garett, Garret, Garritt. Pet: Garry, Gary.

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My son Garrett (age 26) will tell you that it is necessary to have an introduction like "My name is ....otherwise
people miss the beginning and end consonants coming up with similar sounding names... "Eric? Derrick? Jarred?" Just a minor frustration....

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Garry, Gary, G, Rett

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Garrett Morris - Actor on Saturday Night Live in 80's
Garrett Nickelsen, bassist for the band The Maine

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Garrett, blind male protagonist in the animated feature film "Quest for Camelot"

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