Where does the name mitt come from?

According to Babynames.com, accessed 25 January 2007:
The name "Mitt" is a diminutive form of the name "Milton;" the origin of this diminutive/nickname is American.

In Mitt Romney's case, Milton was a cousin and former Chicago Bears quarterback.

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