Brigid
Brigid: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbɹɪ.d͡ʒɪd/ · /ˈbɹiː.ɪd/
Meaning and origin of Brigid
Root meaning: “high, exalted”
- A female given name from Irish, equivalent to English Bridget, sometimes borrowed from Irish.
Etymology
From Irish Brighid, from Old Irish Brigit, from Proto-Celtic *Brigantī (“high, exalted”).
How popular is Brigid?
Since 1880, 6,504 girls in the U.S. have been named Brigid. Its highest rank for girls was #944 in 1965. In 2025, 61 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Brigid FAQ
What does the name Brigid mean?
Brigid traces back to a root meaning "high, exalted". A female given name from Irish, equivalent to English Bridget, sometimes borrowed from Irish. From Irish Brighid, from Old Irish Brigit, from Proto-Celtic *Brigantī (“high, exalted”).
What is the origin of the name Brigid?
Brigid is listed as a name of Irish origin.
How popular is the name Brigid?
Since 1880, 6,504 girls in the U.S. have been named Brigid. Its highest rank for girls was #944 in 1965. In 2025, 61 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Brigid a boy or girl name?
Brigid is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 6,504 girls and 0 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.