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Brigid

BRIG-id

Rare & Uncommon ↑ Rising

✦ Meaning

“Irish name meaning 'exalted one,' from Celtic goddess of fire, poetry, and healing. Saint Brigid is Ireland's patron saint; deeply connected to Imbolc festival.”

Popularity Over Time

Brigid US popularity rank over timeRank 5510 in 1927 to rank 950 in 1965. Lower rank numbers are more popular.#950#3230#5510191719401960198020002024

Brigid is not currently in the US top 1000.

Origin

CelticIrish

Syllables

2

Nicknames

BridBridgetBree

Style

StrongVintageClassicBold

Famous Bearers

  • Saint Brigid of Ireland
  • Brigid Berlin (artist)
  • Bridget Moynahan

Collections

Works Everywhere → Mythological Names → Beautiful But Not Top 100 → Royal Names → Two Syllables → Vintage Revival →

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Brigitte

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Bridget

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Bridie

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Cross-Cultural Notes

Popular across Irish and Celtic communities; spreading internationally

People Also Ask

Irish name meaning 'exalted one,' from Celtic goddess of fire, poetry, and healing. Saint Brigid is Ireland's patron saint; deeply connected to Imbolc festival.

Brigid is not currently in the US top 1000, making it a genuinely rare choice. It's trending up as more parents discover it.

Popular nicknames for Brigid include Brid, Bridget, Bree.

Names that pair beautifully with Brigid include Siobhan, Orla, Maeve, Cillian.