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Bridgette

brij-ET

Popularity

#2232

falling

Letters

9

Syllables

2

Origin

Irish

Total Births

23,831

Peak Year

#629 in 1970

First Recorded

1943

Style

Classic & Timeless, Strong & Bold

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A French variant of Bridget, derived from the Irish name Brighid, meaning 'exalted one' or 'strength'.

Nickname Watch

BridgeBridieEtta

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Numerology

1

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Famous Namesakes

  • Bridgette Wilson

    American actress and singer.

  • Bridgette Andersen

    American child actress.

Nicknames

BridgeBridieEtta

Spelling Variations

BridgetBrigidBrigitte

Similar Names

ScarlettWillowHazelChloe

Personality Traits

StrongIntelligentIndependentCreative

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