Brigid
BRIH-jid
Popularity
#2662
Letters
6
Syllables
2
Origin
Irish
Total Births
6,443
Peak Year
#132 in 2000
First Recorded
1917
Style
Vintage, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Brigid is derived from the Irish name Brighid, meaning "exalted one" or "strength." It is associated with the Celtic goddess of fire, poetry, and wisdom.
Numerology
The Creative
Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.
Famous Namesakes
Saint Brigid of Kildare
Patron saint of Ireland and a historical figure.
Brigid Brophy
English novelist, critic, and dramatist.
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