Baby name
Birgitte
/bir · GIT · uh/
Meaning
“Strength, exalted one”
Scandinavian variant of Bridget, from Irish Brighid (strength, exalted one). Scandinavian feminine form.
Nicknames
birgit · birge · gitta
How it ages.
Strong Scandinavian heritage, particularly Danish and German usage.
The cultural moment.
Established in Nordic regions, moderate contemporary popularity.