Rita

Girl

Origin: Greek · Italian

Meaning

“short form of Margarita, Greek 'pearl'”

Source

Cultural Notes

Saint Rita of Cascia, whose feast day is 22 May, made the name popular in Catholic countries.

Popularity

Rarity: rare
Peak decade: 1940s
Community likes: 1

Famous People Named Rita

  • Rita Moreno, Rita Hayworth, Rita Ora

Variants & Spellings

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