Bregje
Irish · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Bregje
Bregje is a Dutch diminutive form of Bridget, derived from the Irish name Brighid, ultimately from the Proto-Indo-European root meaning "exalted" or "high." The name is primarily used in the Netherlands and Flanders, with historical roots in Irish and Celtic traditions through Saint Brigid, an important figure in both pagan and Christian Irish culture.
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Etymology
Bregje is a Dutch diminutive form of Bridget, derived from the Irish name Brighid, ultimately from the Proto-Indo-European root meaning "exalted" or "high." The name is primarily used in the Netherlands and Flanders, with historical roots in Irish and Celtic traditions through Saint Brigid, an important figure in both pagan and Christian Irish culture.
Bregje currently ranks #1,448 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2005.
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