Birgitta

Not to be confused with the Hungarian and German Brigitta, Birgitta is often considered the classic Scandinavian form of the Irish Bridget, used in Iceland, Denmark, The Netherlands, Sweden, and Finland. In this case, the name would mean "strength" or "exalted one", lending it a solid feel to match its sounds.

The name was notably borne by Saint Birgitta of Sweden, the patron saint of Europe, which may offer an alternative origin for the name. Saint Birgitta's father was called Birger (BIR-yehr or BIR-guhr), a name from Old Norse meaning "rescue, help, save", which may explain the placement of the R.

Pronounced bir-YIT-uh.

As of October 2026, Birgitta ranked #13400 in US births in 1991 SSA, peaked at #3804 in 1961.