Britta name meaning

By Nishant Saini

Updated: March 15th, 2024

Gender: Girl

Origin: Celtic, Old Norse and Old English

Usage: English, German, Swedish, Scandinavian, Icelandic, Greenlandic, Finnish, Danish and Norwegian

Pronunciation: pronunciation of Britta

b-ritta

Meaning: The Exalted One, Strength and Sublime

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What does Britta mean?
Variations of Britta
How popular is Britta?
Popularity Chart
Similar Names to Britta
Sibling Names for Britta
Famous People Named Britta
Lists having Britta

What does Britta mean?

Prevalently used in Finnish, Danish, Icelandic, Scandinavian, German, English, Norwegian, Swedish and Greenlandic eminent, Britta is rooted from Old English, Celtic and Old Norse, meaning of Britta is "The Exalted One, Strength or Sublime" is aimed at girls.

Britta is short version of Birgitta. Birgitta is version of saintly and commonly accepted Birgit. Also Birgitta is variant of well-known and long standing Bridget. Birgitta is Nordic equivalent of Brigitte.

Also Birgitta is Nordic form of Brigitta. Of Old Norse and Celtic origin, Trendy Birgitta, Birgitta means "Sublime and The Exalted One". Britta is Swedish form of Brigitta. The name is celebrated on July 23rd.

How do I pronounce Britta?

The two syllabled name Britta is pronounced, b-ritta. The other ways to say the name is br(it)-ta.

Variants of Britta

Brighid, Brigid, Britha, Brett, Brigitta, Bridget, Brigitha, Gitta, Bret, Brit, Bretta, Brettlee, Berek, Brigitte, Gita, Margitta

Names that rhyme with Britta

How popular is the name Britta?

Britta used to be a common name in United States, first appeared in 1916 and over 3487 babies have been given the name in 79 years. At the peak of its usage in 1986,.

However the graph is now showing a downward trend after 79 years. Britta is a rare baby name in France, chances of it being still in use are very slim since it isn't seen since 1975.

But Britta is a popular baby name in Germany where every 1 in 2000 have the name. At least, 120000 people globally have carried Britta as their given name according to our estimate.

Year	Rank	Births
2018	3830	38
2017	3275	48
2016	3691	41
2015	2961	58
2014	3915	38

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Facts

Britta in Nordic countries

Countries	Men		Women
Countries	First Name	Secondary Name	First Name	Secondary Name
	0	5	420	105
	0	0	0	1235
	0	5	6000	6856
	0	5	108	194
	0	0	6282	0

What numerology tells about Britta?

The capstone of your name reveals your true personality, your skills, and unique abilities. You are the peacemaker in your society. You know you have the power and will to accomplish whatever you imagine on your own. Instead of letting your past pull you back, travel to your future and focus on making plans on how to realize your goals. You are strongly interested in exploring scientific fields, mysticism, and philosophy.

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Conan - Atypical Conan primarily is used in English and Irish aimed at boys that originated from Celtic and Welsh, meaning of Conan is "Dog, Intelligent or The Great"
Kaylyn - Well-Liked Kaylyns origin is Celtic and Old Irish, meaning of Kaylyn is "Pure or Descendant of Caollaidhe" and is bestowed upon both genders is majorly used in English and English
Ganaël means White or Happy or Generous is originated from Celtic
Branna - Origin of Offbeat Branna is in Celtic bestowed upon baby girls, meaning of Branna is "Beauty with Black Hair" is used principally in Gaelic, Irish and English
Allain - The boy name Allain means "Tribe near the Black Sea" has origin in Celtic and Latin

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Sibling Names for Britta

Looking for the perfect sibling names to pair with the name Britta? Look no further! We've compiled a list of some great names that will complement and enhance the beauty of Britta. From classic options to modern ones, we have something for everyone. Check out our list below!

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Names for Britta's brother

Famous people named Britta

Britta Thomsen, Danish politician and Member of the European Parliament
Britta Becker, former German field hockey midfield player
Britta Bilač, retired high jumper
Britta Rådström, Swedish social democratic politician
Britta Oppelt, German Olympic-medal winning sculler
Britta Heidemann, German épée fencer
Britta Böhler, lawyer in international law and human rights
Britta Lejon, Swedish Social Democratic politician
Britta Steffen, German competitive swimmer
Britta Phillips, American singer-songwriter, musician
Britta Johansson Norgren, Swedish cross country skier
Britta Gröndahl, Swedish writer, French language teacher, editor
Britta Andersen, badminton player from Denmark

Britta Carlson, German former football midfielder
Brittany Olson in The Philanthropist as Producer
Brittany Keys in Cutting It Close as
Brittany Levinson in In the Still of the Night as Actress
Brittany Noles in John Wick as Actress
Brittany McDonald in Barbie and the Secret Door as Actress
Brittany Shae in Hot Brunette Gets Banged as Actress
Britta Stine in Le secret d'Elise as Actress
Brittany Connors in Annie as Actress
Brittany Landon in Saving Sarah Cain as Actress
Actor Britta Aulin, renowned for movie Porno Baby
Britta Brunius, from 1940 comedy flick Blyge Anton, who characterized the Kätie Melin.

Britta Couris, from 1997 comedy film Criminals, who played the Liz.
In 1948, Britta Holmberg characterized the role of Aino Ahlström in adventure film Lappblod.
Britta Lech-Hanssen, from 1950 crime, drama movie To mistenkelige personer, who characterized the Anna.
Britta Pohland, from 1980 biography, drama film Hungerjahre - in einem reichen Land, who played the Mutter.

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