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.
how do you pronounce Brigitte?
bree-ZHEET
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what does Brigitte mean?
The name Brigitte means “exalted one, strength.” It comes from the French language tradition.
The French spelling of Bridget, forever linked with Brigitte Bardot, the icon of 1960s French glamour. The name combines Celtic spiritual heritage with unmistakable Parisian chic. It peaked in France in the 1950s and 1960s.
who are famous people named Brigitte?
- Brigitte Bardot (actress and animal rights activist)
- Brigitte Macron (First Lady of France)
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Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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