Brigitte
French · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Brigitte
The given name 'Brigitte' is derived from the Old Irish name 'Brígh', meaning 'exalted one' or 'strength', and is related to the Proto-Celtic word 'brig-', which is also the source of the name 'Bridget'.
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Etymology
The given name 'Brigitte' is derived from the Old Irish name 'Brígh', meaning 'exalted one' or 'strength', and is related to the Proto-Celtic word 'brig-', which is also the source of the name 'Bridget'. The name 'Brigitte' is commonly used in European cultures, particularly in France and Germany, and is associated with Saint Brigid of Kildare, a 5th-century Irish saint who was revered for her piety and generosity.
Brigitte currently ranks #2,864 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1960.
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