Brit

Brit is a short form of the Old Norse name Birgit, itself a Scandinavian variant of Birgitta, which derives from the Old Irish name Brighid, meaning exalted one or high goddess. The name is associated with the beloved Celtic goddess Brighid, patron of poetry, healing, and smithcraft, later Christianized as Saint Brigid of Kildare, one of Ireland's patron saints. Brit is used primarily in Scandinavian countries as an independent given name as well as a nickname, and it shares its roots with Britta, Britt, and Birgitta.