The name Wyatt comes from a surname, which is derived from the Old English elements "wig" - "war" and "heard" - "brave, hardy".
Famous bearers
A bearer is Wyatt Earp (1848 - 1929), an American farmer, officer of the law in several Western frontier towns, miner, and saloon-keeper.
He is best known for his participation in the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral.
A bearer of the surname is Jane Wyatt (1910 - 2006), an American actress.
