Meaning: Short form of Birgitta
The story
Britt is a Scandinavian short form of Birgitta. Birgitta is usually connected with Bridget, though a connection with Birger has also been proposed; one fixed literal translation would be too simple.
Spellings & variants
- Brit
- Britta
- Birgitta
Popularity
Rare gem
Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.
Style
Origins
Britt comes from Swedish.
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