Breagh
Irish · Girl · 1 syllable
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About the name Breagh
The name 'Breagh' is a modern feminine given name derived from the Irish Gaelic word *brígh*, meaning "strength" or "power," and is often considered a variant of the name Brighid.
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Etymology
The name 'Breagh' is a modern feminine given name derived from the Irish Gaelic word *brígh*, meaning "strength" or "power," and is often considered a variant of the name Brighid. It is primarily used in Irish and Scottish cultures, with no specific religious affiliation, though it is historically linked to the pre-Christian Celtic goddess Brighid, later syncretized with Saint Brigid in Christianity.
Breagh currently ranks #3,998 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2001.
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