Brigitte
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Popularity
#2364
Letters
8
Syllables
2
Origin
French
Total Births
9,102
Peak Year
#314 in 1960
First Recorded
1946
Style
Sophisticated & Formal, Classic & Timeless
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Brigitte is a French form of Bridget, derived from the Irish name Brighid, meaning 'exalted one'. Brighid was a Celtic goddess of fire, poetry, and wisdom.
Numerology
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.
Famous Namesakes
Brigitte Bardot
Iconic French actress and animal rights activist
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