| Bridget | |
|---|---|
| Meaning | "Strong willed" |
| Origin | Irish |
| Related names | Brigitte |
| Wikipedia articles | All pages beginning with Bridget |
Bridget or Brigid is a Celtic/Irish female name which means "Strong willed" or "Exalted one". Its popularity, especially in Ireland, is largely related to the popularity of Saint Brigid. In the Irish language, it is spelled Brighid and is pronounced "Breed" or "Breege". In 2006, it was the 347th most popular female given name in the US.[1]
Variations include, "Brigitte", "Biddy", "Breege", "Bree", "Birgit", "Bridie".
Rarely, it may be used as a surname.
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