Birte

Birte is a Danish feminine given name, functioning as a short form of Birgitte, the Scandinavian form of Bridget. Bridget ultimately derives from the Old Irish name Brigid, from the element brígh meaning power or strength. The name is strongly associated with Saint Brigid of Kildare, one of the patron saints of Ireland, whose veneration spread widely through medieval Europe and influenced name usage across Scandinavia. Related forms include Birgit, Birgitte, and Britta.