What is the origin of the name Brigett?

Brigett is a name of Irish origin.

How do you pronounce Brigett?

Brigett is pronounced BRIH-jet.

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GirlIrish

Brigett

BRIH-jet

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Irish

Total Births

475

Peak Year

#19 in 1970

First Recorded

1958

Style

Strong & Bold, Vintage

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A variant of Bridget, meaning 'strength' or 'exalted one'.

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Brig Bridie Gettie

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Numerology

The Idealist

Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.

Nicknames

Brig Bridie Gettie

Spelling Variations

Bridget Brigitte Brigit

Similar Names

Brenna Bronwyn Aoife Ciara

Personality Traits

StrongIndependentResilientIntelligent

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