The correct spelling for the name is Brittany, not Bretteny. The correct pronunciation of the name is /ˈbrɪtəni/ (brit-uh-nee) in IPA phonetic transcription. The name Brittany originated from the region of France with the same name. It gained popularity in the United States during the 1970s and 1980s. The name has various spellings like Britney, Britnee, Britny, etc. However, Bretteny is not a common spelling and might lead to confusion and mispronunciation.