Brigitte
Brigitte is a girls' name of French origin meaning “exalted one, strength.” The French spelling of Bridget, forever linked with Brigitte Bardot, the icon of 1960s French glamour.
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how do you pronounce Brigitte?
bree-ZHEET
where does the name Brigitte come from?
A form of the Irish name Brigid, from the Gaelic brigh, meaning power, strength, vigour or virtue, with exalted one as an alternative reading.
The name combines Celtic spiritual heritage with unmistakable Parisian chic. It peaked in France in the 1950s and 1960s.
how popular is this name?
Brigitte has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 21 years since 1958, and fell outside it for 11. It peaked at #550 in 1960, and ranked #958 in 1989.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 1989 | #958 |
| 1988 | #967 |
| 1987 | #974 |
| 1985 | #972 |
| 1970 | #765 |
| 1960 | #550 |
| 1958 | #771 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Brigitte fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Brigitte
Famous bearers include Brigitte Bardot, the French actress, singer, model and animal rights activist, and Brigitte Macron, wife of Emmanuel Macron.
who are famous people named Brigitte?
- Brigitte Bardot (actress and animal rights activist)
- Brigitte Macron (First Lady of France)
what are the nicknames and variants of Brigitte?
what names are similar to Brigitte?
what names go well with Brigitte?
Sibling names that share Brigitte's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Brigitte
What does the name Brigitte mean?
Brigitte means “exalted one, strength”.
What is the origin of the name Brigitte?
Brigitte comes from the French naming tradition. Related forms include Brigid, Brigitta and Bridget.
How popular is the name Brigitte?
Brigitte ranked #958 in the US in 1989, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 1960, at #550, and it has spent 21 years in the top 1,000 since 1958.
Is Brigitte a boy or girl name?
Brigitte is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Brigitte?
Brigitte is pronounced bree-ZHEET, with 2 syllables.
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