Britta (given name)
| Gender | Female |
|---|---|
| Language(s) | Swedish |
| Origin | |
| Region of origin | Sweden |
| Other names | |
| Derived | Birgitta |
| Related names | Birgitta, 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.