French · Girl name
Brigitte
“exalted one”
About the name Brigitte
Brigitte is a French name derived from the Gaelic name Brighid, meaning exalted one. It is associated with the Celtic goddess of poetry, healing, and fertility. The name gained international recognition through the actress Brigitte Bardot, who became a cultural icon in the 1950s and 60s, symbolizing beauty and independence.
- Meaning
- exalted one
- Origin
- French
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- bree-ZHEET(2 syl.)
Middle names for Brigitte
- Brigitte Marie
- Brigitte Louise
- Brigitte Claire
- Brigitte Isabelle
- Brigitte Rose
Questions about Brigitte
- What does Brigitte mean?
- Brigitte is a French name meaning "exalted one".
- How do you pronounce Brigitte?
- Brigitte is pronounced bree-ZHEET, with emphasis on the second syllable.
- What are variants of Brigitte?
- Variants of Brigitte include Brigette.
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