French/Irish · Girl name
Bridgette
“exalted one”
About the name Bridgette
Bridgette is a French-influenced diminutive of the Irish name Bridget, which ultimately derives from the Gaelic Brighid. The original Gaelic name means ‘exalted one’ and is associated with the pre-Christian Irish goddess Brighid, revered for her connections to poetry, healing, and fertility. The French form Brigitte also shares this origin. Bridgette is used primarily in English-speaking countries as a variant spelling, reflecting both Irish roots and French linguistic influence.
- Meaning
- exalted one
- Origin
- French/Irish
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- BRID-jet(2 syl.)
Middle names for Bridgette
- Bridgette Marie
- Bridgette Ann
- Bridgette Lynn
- Bridgette Rose
- Bridgette Claire
Questions about Bridgette
- What does Bridgette mean?
- Bridgette is a French name meaning "exalted one".
- How do you pronounce Bridgette?
- Bridgette is pronounced BRID-jet, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Bridgette?
- Variants of Bridgette include Bridget, Brigitte.
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