Gitta

Gitta is a short form of Brigitta, the German and Hungarian equivalent of the Irish name Brighid, which derives from the Old Irish element brígh meaning strength or power. The name became widespread in continental Europe largely through the fame of Saint Bridget of Ireland, a fifth-century abbess venerated as one of the patron saints of Ireland. Gitta functions as an independent given name in German and Hungarian-speaking regions while remaining closely tied to its fuller form. Related names include Brigitte, Birgitta, and Britta.