Irish · Girl name
Bridget
“exalted one”
About the name Bridget
Bridget is an Irish name derived from the Gaelic name Brighid, meaning ‘exalted one’. It is associated with Saint Bridget of Kildare, one of Ireland’s patron saints, known for her wisdom and generosity. The name has been widely used in Ireland and among Irish communities globally.
- Meaning
- exalted one
- Origin
- Irish
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- BRID-jet(2 syl.)
Middle names for Bridget
- Bridget Anne
- Bridget Marie
- Bridget Lynn
- Bridget Joy
- Bridget Claire
Questions about Bridget
- What does Bridget mean?
- Bridget is an Irish name meaning "exalted one".
- How do you pronounce Bridget?
- Bridget is pronounced BRID-jet, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Bridget?
- Variants of Bridget include Bridgit.
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