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Brigid

Girl · Irish · Medium name

Meaning
Exalted one, strength, the high one
Pronunciation
BRIJ-id
Origin
Irish

From Irish, a form of Brighid meaning exalted one.

Popularity
Rare in United States (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

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Languages in use: Irish, English

Commonly used in: Ireland, United States, United Kingdom

Alternate spellings

  • BridgetEnglish / Irish

    Anglicized form.

Cultural associations

People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.

  • Brigid

    c. 451–525

    Irish saint and one of the patron saints of Ireland.

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, Irish Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.

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