Madita

Madita is a German literary name coined by Swedish author Astrid Lindgren for her 1960 children's novel Madicken, where Madita is the full form of the nickname Madicken given to the spirited young protagonist. Lindgren based the character loosely on her own mother, and the name is generally understood as a Scandinavian-influenced elaboration of Margareta or similar Marga- names, though its exact formation was Lindgren's own invention. The name gained particular popularity in German-speaking countries following the success of the book and its film adaptations. Related forms include Madicken and Margareta.