Rittie is a unique and distinctive given name of German origin, derived from the Germanic elements 'riddaz' meaning "clever" and 'manno' meaning "man". It is considered an alternate spelling or form of the name Ridder, which has been historically used as both a surname and a given name. The name Rittie is not particularly common, lending it a certain rarity and individuality that may appeal to those seeking a distinctive moniker for their child.
"The name Rittie was quite popular between 1885 and 1907, with five babies named Rittie born each year in 1885, 1888, 1902, 1906, and 1907. This resulted in a total of twenty-five children being given the name Rittie during this period."