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Meaning & Origins
Originally a short form of Margarita, the Spanish form of Margaret, but now commonly used as an independent given name. Its popularity in the 1940s and 50s was influenced no doubt by the fame of the American film star Rita Hayworth (1918–87).
| 207th in the U.S. for 2011 |
English (also very common in Wales): patronymic from William.
| 3rd in the U.S. for 2011 |
Nicknames & variations
Ritah, Ritae, Ritaa, Ritay, Rito, Ritai, Ritu, Ritha, Ritta, Rith
Willis, Williamson, William, Wills, Willard, Willoughby, Willingham, Willey, Willett, Will
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