Bridget
Irish · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Bridget
The given name 'Bridget' is derived from the Old Celtic word 'brigantia,' meaning 'exalted one' or 'strength,' and is related to the Proto-Celtic word '*brigant-,' which is also the source of the name 'Britain.' The name 'Bridget' has been used in various cultures, including Irish and Scottish, and is also associated with Saint Brigid of Kildare, a 5th-century Irish saint who was revered in Christianity.
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Etymology
The given name 'Bridget' is derived from the Old Celtic word 'brigantia,' meaning 'exalted one' or 'strength,' and is related to the Proto-Celtic word '*brigant-,' which is also the source of the name 'Britain.' The name 'Bridget' has been used in various cultures, including Irish and Scottish, and is also associated with Saint Brigid of Kildare, a 5th-century Irish saint who was revered in Christianity.
Bridget currently ranks #724 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1973.
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