Britta (given name)
Britta (also spelled Brita) is a female given name that is a variant of the Swedish name Birgitta, which is a form of the Irish Gaelic name Brighid (Bridget in English). The name Britta became popular in Scandinavia and Germany because of St. Bridget of Sweden.
Gender | Female |
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Language(s) | Swedish |
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Region of origin | Sweden |
Other names | |
Derived | Birgitta |
Related names | Birgitta, Birgit, Brighid, Bridget, Brigita |
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