Brigid

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Brigid is derived from the name Bridget or Brighid, which means "exalted one" or "bright, radiant." She was originally the goddess of the sun, fertility, and craftsmanship in Irish mythology. Later, she became known as St. Brigid, one of Ireland's patron saints.
Popularity
In the United States, Brigid has not been a popular name in recent years, with fewer than 500 parents choosing the name for their babies annually in the past decade. However, it remains a beloved name in Ireland, where it is often spelled Brighid.

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Brigid Name meanings & History

Brigid is derived from the name Bridget or Brighid, which means "exalted one" or "bright, radiant." She was originally the goddess of the sun, fertility, and craftsmanship in Irish mythology. Later, she became known as St. Brigid, one of Ireland's patron saints. Irish variant of Brighid (see Bridget). Brigid is primarily used as a baby girl's name, although it could also be used as a middle name for boys or girls.

Zodiac Sign of Brigid: Beauty Taurus,Brains Libra

Synonyms of Brigid:

B: Beauty,Brains,Bashful,Bountiful

R: Resourceful,Reason,Restless,Rational

I: Intimate,Involved,Indulgence

G: Go-getter,Genuine,Gregarious,Goof-off

D: Domestic,Determined,Daddy,Doting,Dutiful,Demanding

Brigid is:

  • a Class name
  • a Classic name
  • a Formal name
  • a Mature name
  • a Natural name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Upper name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Famous people named Brigid include Irish poet Brigid O'Farrell, actress Brigid Bazlen, and Irish politician Brigid Hogan-O'Higgins.

2.) Brigid (Female)

Usage: Irish

Meanings: (Irish) a form of Bridget.

Other Forms: Brigida


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