Bridget

The first name Bridget is a form of the name Brigitte, which is common in English, Irish, and Scottish cultures. It originates from the name of the Celtic sun goddess Brighid and translates from Celtic to 'the Exalted', 'the Divine', and 'the High'.

What does the name Bridget mean?

Bridget is an English, Irish, and Scottish variant of the name Brigitte, which traces back to the Celtic sun goddess Brighid. The Celtic translation includes the terms 'the Exalted', 'the Divine', and 'the High'. The name has its roots in Old Irish and Celtic, deriving from the element bríg or briganti, meaning 'high', 'powerful', 'exalted', or 'divine'. Saint Brigid of Kildare, who lived in the 5th and 6th centuries, is honored as the national saint of Ireland. Her popularity led to the spread of the name, especially in England and Ireland. Irish and Scottish missionaries brought the name to Germany in the early Middle Ages, where it became particularly popular in western and southern Germany. Variants include Bridgette, Bridgit, and Brygida. Notable bearers include British painter Bridget Riley and American actress Bridget Fonda.

Where does the name Bridget come from?

The name Bridget has its roots in the Old Irish and Celtic language and means 'the Divine' or 'the Exalted'.

How do you pronounce Bridget?

The name Bridget has a two-syllable structure with a distinctive ending. In English pronunciation 'Brid-get' [ˈbrɪdʒɪt], the voiced 'dʒ' sound gives the name a characteristic timbre. The strong final consonant creates a concise effect. As a result, Bridget appears confident and lively – modern, clear, and with an international flair.

When is the name day of Bridget?

The name days for Bridget are February 1, July 23, and October 8.

Popularity

In Germany, Bridget is a rather rare first name. In 2019, it ranked 4,068th among the most common female first names. The name achieved its best ranking in 2011 at 2,438th. Over the last ten years, Bridget has been given as a first name about 20 times, placing it 6,729th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it stands at 6,204th.

Nicknames & pet names

Bee / Biddy / Bri / Bridge / Ridget

Similar first names

Famous people

• Bridget Allchin (English archaeologist)
• Bridget Benenate (American composer)
• Bridget Bobel (American model)
• Bridget Breiner (American ballet dancer)
• Bridget Christie (English actress)
• Bridget Driscoll (1851–1896, English traffic victim)
• Bridget Dwyer (American golfer)
• Bridget Flanery (American actress)
• Bridget Flannery (Irish artist)
• Bridget Fonda (* 1964, American actress)
• Bridget Hall (Canadian actress)
• Bridget Hanley (American actress)
• Bridget Hodson (English actress)
• Bridget Hoffman (American actress)
• Bridget Holloman (American actress)
• Bridget Jane Fonda (American actress)
• Bridget Jones (film title and main character)
• Bridget Kelly (TV character (Ringer))
• Bridget Louise Riley (artist from India)
• Bridget Marquardt (Playmate)