Breege
Ireland · Girl · 1 syllable
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About the name Breege
Breege is an Irish feminine given name meaning "strength" or "exalted one," derived from the Old Irish *Brigit*, which is the root of the name Brigid.
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Etymology
Breege is an Irish feminine given name meaning "strength" or "exalted one," derived from the Old Irish *Brigit*, which is the root of the name Brigid. It is primarily used in Irish and Celtic cultures, often associated with Saint Brigid of Kildare, a fifth-century patron saint of Ireland, though the name itself predates Christianity as a pagan goddess name.
Breege currently ranks #576 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1981.
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