Britta (given name)

Britta
GenderFemale
Language(s)Swedish
Origin
Region of originSweden
Other names
DerivedBirgitta
Related namesBirgitta, Birgit, Brighid, Bridget, Brigita

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.