Female

Bridget

Name Meaning:

Anglicized form of the Irish name Brighid, meaning "exalted one" or "strength." Brigid was the name of an important Celtic goddess and one of Ireland's patron saints.

Noteable Namesakes

Bridget Fonda (Actress); Bridget Moynahan (Actress); St. Brigid of Kildare; Bridget Jones (Fictional Character)

Origin

Irish/Gaelic

Popularity

US: #986, UK: #508

Variations/Nicknames

Bridie; Biddy; Bree; Brigitte; Gitte

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