Rita
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Etymology
A diminutive of Margherita, and and Margarita, all cognates of English Margaret. An Italian Saint Rita was canonized in 1900. The English name came into regular use in early twentieth century.
A diminutive of Margherita, and and Margarita, all cognates of English Margaret. An Italian Saint Rita was canonized in 1900. The English name came into regular use in early twentieth century.