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Britta

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Pronounced BRIT-ah /ˈbrɪt.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: A Scandinavian short form of Birgitta (Bridget) — from Irish Brighid, 'strength; the exalted/high one'Medium

In 30 seconds: Strength; the exalted one: Britta is the Scandinavian Bridget — 'strength; the exalted one'. Crisp, soft, and warm (said 'BRIT-ah').
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Origin MediumIrish, Scandinavian
MeaningA Scandinavian short form of Birgitta (Bridget) — from Irish Brighid, 'strength; the exalted/high one'
U.S. rank (2025)#7558 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births14 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1986
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,682

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198619162025

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

Britta is a Scandinavian and German short form of Birgitta (Bridget) — from the Irish Brighid, 'strength; the exalted, high one' (the Celtic goddess of poetry, healing, and fire; St Brigid of Kildare; St Birgitta of Sweden). A crisp, soft name across Scandinavia and Germany (the Brita water filter; said 'BRIT-ah'; nickname Britt).

In the U.S. it appears in Scandinavian families. Rare, strength-and-exalted at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Bridget means 'strength; the exalted, high one' (Irish Brighid, the goddess of poetry and fire; St Brigid) — Britta is its crisp Scandinavian short form (said 'BRIT-ah').
Overall data confidence 72%
Behind the Name — Britta — root etymology

Variations

BirgittaBritaBritt

Nicknames

Britt

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If you like Britta…

Britt— the short form
Bria— shares Britta's Irish roots
Brenda— a similarly popular pick
Anita— a fellow Scandinavian choice
Bridgette— lands in the same popularity range

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Britta mean?

Britta is the Scandinavian Bridget — Irish 'strength; the exalted one'.

How do you pronounce Britta?

It's said BRIT-ah /ˈbrɪt.ɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Britta a boy or girl name?

Britta is a girl's name.

How popular is Britta?

Britta is a rare name in the U.S.

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