Bridget
exalted one, strength
GenderGirlOriginIrishSay itBRIJ-itPopularityVintage classic
Pronounced BRIJ-it
About the name Bridget
Bridget is the anglicized form of Brigid, honoring the Celtic goddess and Irish saint of the same name. It's strong and time-honored.
Warm and resilient, with an unshakable inner strength.
Fun fact
Bridget was once so common among Irish immigrant domestic workers that it became a generic term for a housemaid in 19th-century America.
Nicknames for Bridget
Bridie
Variations
BrigidBridgette
Famous people named Bridget
- Bridget Fonda (actress)