Brita
Meaning of Brita
Originating from Scandinavia, the name Brita is commonly given to baby girls. It is pronounced as BREE-tuh (/briːtə/) in English. A variation of the name Bridget, Brita has a rich history and numerous cultural associations. In terms of popularity in the United States, Brita has shown some fluctuations over the years. In 2021, it was given to 5 newborn girls and ranked 15,217th in terms of occurrence. While its popularity has varied, Brita remains a unique and distinctive choice for parents seeking a name with Scandinavian roots and a touch of timeless charm.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as BREE-tuh (/briːtə/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
Notable People Named Brita
| Brita Margaretha Horn, a Swedish countess and courtier, was the love interest of Charles XIII of Sweden and is known for her correspondence with her spouse from 1775 to 1791. |
| Brita Borg - Brita Kerstin Gunvor Borg was a Swedish singer, actress, and variety show artist who represented Sweden in the Eurovision Song Contest 1959. |
| Brita Sophia De la Gardie was a Swedish noble, amateur actress, and influential figure in Stockholm's cultural life who later became a nun. |
| Brita von Horn - Brita Clara Alice Augusta Florence von Horn was a Swedish novelist, dramatist, director, and theatre leader known for her work in the Stockholm theatre scene and her published books. |
| Brita Elisabeth Bergman is a Swedish emeritus professor known for her pioneering work in signed language linguistics at Stockholm University. |
| Brita Laurelia (1712–1784) was a Swedish publicist, book printer, poet, and publisher known for her ownership and direction of the Kungliga Amiralitetsboktryckeriet in Karlskrona and the publication of the newspaper Carlskrona Weckoblad. |
| Brita Sofia Hesselius (1801–1866) was a pioneering Swedish daguerreotype photographer and likely the first professional female photographer in Sweden. |
| Brita Snellman, also known as Brita Ribbing, was a pioneering Swedish architect who became the first woman to graduate in architecture from the Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm in 1924. |
| Brita Koivunen was a Finnish schlager singer known for hits like "Suklaasydän" and "Sävel rakkauden" in the 1950s. |
| Brita Zackari - Brita Amanda Katarina Zackari is a Swedish scriptwriter and television presenter. |
| Brita Constance Borge was a Norwegian politician for the Conservative Party. |
| Brita Öberg was a Swedish actress known for her roles in over 40 films spanning from 1931 to 1969. |
| Brita Appelgren was a Swedish film actress. |
| Brita Lindholm is a Swedish curler and the 1983 Swedish women's champion. |
| Brita Hazelius was a Swedish breaststroke swimmer who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics. |
