Brigid Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Brigid Name at a Glance

Name	Brigid
Meaning	A variant of Bridget, meaning 'the high one' or 'strength. The 6th century Irish abbess Brigid founded Ireland's first women's religious community. In Great Britain, she was known as St Bridget or St Bride:.
Origin	Irish
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Brigid Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Brigid means “A variant of Bridget, meaning 'the high one' or 'strength. The 6th century Irish abbess Brigid founded Ireland's first women's religious community. In Great Britain, she was known as St Bridget or St Bride”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Brigid Name Origin

Our database records Brigid under Irish origin. Browse more Irish baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Brigid a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Brigid is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Brigid

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