Britt

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Pronounced BRIT /ˈbrɪt/High

Meaning: A Scandinavian short form of Birgitta (Swedish and Danish), itself from the Irish Brighid/Bridget — traditionally read as 'exalted one; strength,' and tied to the saint and the older goddess Brigid. In the U.S. it also works as a clip of Brittany.Medium

In 30 seconds: One clean beat: Britt is the Scandinavian short form of Birgitta, from Irish Bridget, 'exalted one' (said 'BRIT').

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Origin MediumSwedish, Irish

MeaningA Scandinavian short form of Birgitta (Swedish and Danish), itself from the Irish Brighid/Bridget — traditionally read as 'exalted one; strength,' and tied to the saint and the older goddess Brigid. In the U.S. it also works as a clip of Brittany.

U.S. rank (2024)#13730 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1973

Total births (all-time)≈ 2,915

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Britt is a Swedish and Danish short form of Birgitta, which descends from the Irish Brighid — a name read as 'exalted one' and carried by both a beloved saint and an older goddess of fire and poetry. Actress Britt Ekland gave it international shine in the 1960s. Sleek and one-beat (said 'BRIT').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, often as a clip of Brittany. Rare, sleek, and Scandinavian at root.

Did you know? Britt travels a long road — from the Irish Brighid ('exalted one') through the Swedish Birgitta, home of Saint Bridget of Sweden, down to a single crisp syllable (said 'BRIT').

Overall data confidence 55%

References — Britt — Swedish short form of Birgitta; Irish Brighid root

Variations

BritBirgittaBrita

Nicknames

BeeBitty

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Britt mean?

Britt is a Scandinavian short form of Birgitta, from the Irish Bridget — traditionally 'exalted one.'

How do you pronounce Britt?

It's said BRIT /ˈbrɪt/ — one syllable.

Is Britt a boy or girl name?

Britt is used mainly as a girl's name, though it surfaces for boys in Dutch and Scandinavian settings.

How popular is Britt?

Britt is rare in the U.S. and better known in Scandinavia.