Birgitte
Meaning of Birgitte
Birgitte is a beautiful and unique name for a baby girl. It has its origins in the Scandinavian countries, particularly Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. The name Birgitte carries a sense of elegance and strength. In Danish, it is pronounced as BEER-geet-uh (/bɛiːrˈkiːtə/), while in Norwegian it is pronounced the same way - BEER-geet-uh (/bɪrgiˈtə/). In Swedish, however, it is pronounced as BEER-yee-tuh (/bɪrˈjiːtə/). The variations of this name include Brigitta and Birgitta. Although not very common in the United States, with only 5 occurrences in 1959 and ranking 6242nd that year, Birgitte would make a distinctive choice for parents looking for an international flair in their baby's name.
Pronunciation
Danish
- Pronunced as BEER-geet-uh (/bɛiːrˈkiːtə/)
Norwegian
- Pronunced as BEER-geet-uh (/bɪrgiˈtə/)
Swedish
- Pronunced as BEER-yee-tuh (/bɪrˈjiːtə/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
Notable People Named Birgitte
| Birgitte Hjort Sørensen is a Danish actress known for her role in the television political drama Borgen and her performances in stage productions of Chicago. |
| Birgitte Bak-Jensen is a Danish professor and researcher at Aalborg University, focusing on intelligent energy systems and active electrical grids. |
| Birgitte Grimstad is a Danish-born Norwegian singer, guitarist, composer, and writer. |
| Birgitte Qvist-Sørensen is a Danish theologist and the General Secretary of DanChurchAid, also serving as the Moderator of ACT Alliance. |
| Birgitte Einarsen is a Norwegian singer and musical theatre artist known for her performances in popular musicals like Grease, Fame, and The Little Shop of Horrors. |
| Birgitte Price was a prominent Danish actress during the 1950s and 1960s. |
| Birgitte Raaberg is a Danish actress known for her role in The Kingdom. |
