Brigid
Brigid is a girls' name of Irish origin meaning “exalted one, strength.”
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how do you pronounce Brigid?
BRIJ-id
where does the name Brigid come from?
From Brighid or Brigit, meaning high or exalted. The Gaelic root brigh means power, strength, vigour or virtue.
One of Ireland's most sacred names, honoring both the Celtic goddess of fire, poetry, and healing, and Saint Brigid of Kildare, one of Ireland's patron saints. Her feast day, Imbolc (February 1), marks the beginning of spring. The name embodies feminine divine power.
the history of Brigid
Bridget is a later form of Brigid. Saint Brigid of Kildare was so popular in Ireland that she was called Mary of the Gael, and an earlier Celtic goddess Brigid was associated with agriculture and healing, and possibly also poetry and fire.
how popular is this name?
Brigid has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 2 years since 1965. It peaked at #944 in 1965, and ranked #986 in 1966.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 1966 | #986 |
| 1965 | #944 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Brigid fell outside the top 1,000.
who are famous people named Brigid?
- Saint Brigid of Kildare (patron saint of Ireland)
- Brigid Berlin (American artist and Warhol associate)
what are the nicknames and variants of Brigid?
Nicknames
Variants around the world
what names are similar to Brigid?
what names go well with Brigid?
Sibling names that share Brigid's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Brigid
What does the name Brigid mean?
Brigid means “exalted one, strength”.
What is the origin of the name Brigid?
Brigid comes from the Irish naming tradition. Related forms include Bridget, Brighid and Brigit.
How popular is the name Brigid?
Brigid ranked #986 in the US in 1966, according to Social Security data.
Is Brigid a boy or girl name?
Brigid is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Brigid?
Brigid is pronounced BRIJ-id, with 2 syllables.
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