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The baby name Bridget is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈbrɪdʒɪt/ (BRIJ-it).

Bridget is Irish in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Irish
Pronunciation: /ˈbrɪdʒɪt/ (BRIJ-it)

What is the meaning of the name Bridget ?

The baby name Bridget is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈbrɪdʒɪt/ (BRIJ-it).

Bridget is Irish in Origin.

Bridget is the Anglicized form of Irish Brigid/Brighid (Old Irish Brigit), from Proto-Celtic *Brigantī, “the exalted, high one,” based on the root brig- “high, mighty; strength.” Before Christianization it named the pan-Celtic goddess Brigid of poetry, healing, and smithcraft; its enduring popularity in Ireland stems from Saint Brigid of Kildare (5th–6th century), whose feast on February 1 coincides with Imbolc. Through Latin Brigitta the name spread across Europe and entered English as Bridget.

Usage followed Irish migration, becoming a hallmark of the diaspora in Britain and North America; despite 19th-century “Biddy/Bridget” stereotypes, the name rebounded in the mid-20th century and remains familiar if less common today. Variants and cognates include Brigid, Brighid, Bríd, Bridie and Biddy (nicknames), Bridgette, Brigitte, Brigitta/Birgitta, Birgit, and Britta. The meaning centers on loftiness and strength - an elevated, stalwart choice with deep Celtic heritage.

Bridget has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Bridget

Bridget of Sweden Politician · Born 1303 · Sweden Bridget of Sweden, also known as Saint Bridget, is most famous for founding the Bridgettine Order of nuns and monks. She was a mystic and saint, recognized for her religious visions and influence in the Catholic Church during the 14th century. Bridget Fonda Actor · Born 1964 · United States Bridget Fonda is an American actress best known for her roles in films like 'Single White Female' and 'Point of No Return'. She gained fame in the 1990s with her versatile performances and is part of the famous Fonda acting family. Bridget Moynahan Actor · Born 1971 · United States Bridget Moynahan is an American actress best known for her role as Erin Reagan in the TV series Blue Bloods. She also appeared in films like Coyote Ugly and I, Robot. Born in 1971, she has become a familiar face in both television and film.
Bridget Marquardt Actor · Born 1973 · United States Bridget Marquardt is best known for her role on the reality TV series 'The Girls Next Door', which showcased her life as one of Hugh Hefner's girlfriends living in the Playboy Mansion. She also appeared in the film 'Scary Movie 4' and has hosted various travel shows. Bridget Powers Actor · Born 1980 · United States Bridget Powers is an American actress best known for her work in the adult film industry. She gained attention for her roles in films like 'Little Lupe' and 'Midget Mania 2'. Born in 1980, she has also appeared in some mainstream projects, showcasing her versatility as an actress.

Celebrity babies named Bridget

Name Last Name(s) Mother Mother famous for Fame Level Father Father famous for Fame Level
Bridget McCain John McCain television presenter ★★★★★
Bridget Fonda Peter Fonda film director ★★★★★
Bridget Hayward Margaret Sullavan television actor ★★★★★ Leland Hayward film producer ★★★★★

Bridget – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Girls 2025 #1 — 874
BW 0 #19 1 960
NA 0 #33 1 2,537
HN Girls 0 #38 1 884
CM 0 #54 3 2,592
CY 0 #59 2 1,632
BW Girls 0 #64 94 4,216
LU 0 #66 1 2,830
CN 0 #86 1 3,857
JM 0 #87 7 3,714
AF Girls 0 #94 1 2,402
TW 0 #102 2 4,523
GH Girls 0 #103 456 6,973
QA 0 #106 1 7,011
BN Girls 0 #114 1 5,459
HU 0 #115 1 1,675
NG Girls 0 #119 2,908 15,093
OM 0 #120 2 6,215
EC 0 #121 1 2,502
KW 0 #121 1 5,216
CY Girls 0 #122 4 3,755
MT Girls 0 #134 18 3,773
GR 0 #135 1 3,911
PA 0 #138 1 3,797
CR 0 #160 6 5,526
GH 0 #163 86 5,396
AE 0 #167 11 10,220
ZA Girls 0 #175 3,356 25,928
HR 0 #181 1 2,081
LU Girls 0 #190 1 4,850
RU 0 #192 3 3,641
NG 0 #197 69 5,926
NA Girls 0 #200 25 7,146
DK 0 #206 1 5,198
Canada Girls 2024 #222 64 2,795
HU Girls 0 #224 2 3,308
PS 0 #226 1 5,692
JM Girls 0 #236 24 7,507
GR Girls 0 #244 6 6,293
PT 0 #250 1 4,161
JP Girls 0 #251 1 6,592
SG 0 #259 11 11,010
MO Girls 0 #262 2 7,056
TW Girls 0 #286 4 8,139
ZA 0 #289 159 14,421
HR Girls 0 #294 1 3,687
SA 0 #309 4 10,560
MY 0 #313 18 12,352
DK Girls 0 #322 8 7,429
PE 0 #329 1 6,350
CN Boys 0 #331 1 9,639
CN Girls 0 #335 15 8,829
HK 0 #336 13 8,483
GT 0 #338 1 5,948
JO Girls 0 #338 2 7,570
QA Girls 0 #338 6 15,378
CZ Girls 0 #351 1 5,378
GH Boys 0 #354 8 8,138
MU Girls 0 #356 7 8,539
PL Girls 0 #364 1 5,096
CM Girls 0 #367 179 11,671
OM Girls 0 #369 28 15,987
PH Girls 0 #373 18 13,098
NL 0 #377 15 2,481
France Girls 2020 #392 3 3,215
YE 0 #397 2 8,639
BD Girls 0 #406 1 8,413
PH Boys 0 #408 1 11,440
MX 0 #445 1 8,339
PA Girls 0 #470 12 9,861
PT Girls 0 #470 2 7,952
CR Girls 0 #494 39 11,342
KW Girls 0 #504 12 19,177
SG Girls 0 #504 83 18,916
PA Boys 0 #505 1 9,305
CO 0 #510 1 7,768
RU Girls 0 #517 7 11,913
AE Girls 0 #525 29 20,968
IQ Girls 0 #525 1 11,303
RU Boys 0 #526 1 12,621
GT Girls 0 #535 7 7,500
UY Girls 0 #536 1 6,731
PS Girls 0 #542 6 10,981
United States Girls 2024 #543 398 8,487
IR Girls 0 #544 2 8,334
LY 0 #556 4 12,703
CM Boys 0 #570 6 12,054
BH 0 #580 8 17,937
HK Girls 0 #584 32 16,104
IL Boys 0 #625 1 10,983
AR Girls 0 #629 2 8,289
IL Girls 0 #641 5 11,648
BO Girls 0 #651 1 9,488
IN Girls 0 #654 1 13,121
LB 0 #686 5 13,263
IT 0 #690 25 4,183
Finland Girls 2026 #728 11 3,895
SG Boys 0 #739 1 17,960
QA Boys 0 #742 2 18,093
NL Girls 0 #789 167 5,933
Germany Girls 0 #790 49 4,949
TN 0 #865 1 13,765
MY Girls 0 #878 117 24,821
SA Girls 0 #906 30 25,931
PE Girls 0 #907 37 14,861
CL Girls 0 #908 8 14,098
Spain Girls 0 #917 67 5,561
NG Boys 0 #917 35 16,906
EG Boys 0 #925 1 15,035
BR Girls 0 #992 1 12,708
EG Girls 0 #1,001 9 14,742
MX Boys 0 #1,032 2 16,355
CO Girls 0 #1,064 15 16,140
ZA Boys 0 #1,109 70 25,619
MX Girls 0 #1,131 53 17,781
AE Boys 0 #1,142 2 22,615
MY Boys 0 #1,182 1 25,439
IT Girls 0 #1,183 265 9,415
MA 0 #1,196 4 20,986
DZ 0 #1,234 1 20,130
TR 0 #1,249 6 19,440
SA Boys 0 #1,691 1 28,008

Bridget is popular in 71 countries — most recent births per country:

Ireland
Canada
Scotland, United Kingdom
United States
France

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People also ask about Bridget

Bridget is predominantly a girl's name.
Bridget is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /ˈbrɪdʒɪt/ (BRIJ-it).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Brigid, Brighid, Brigit, Bridgette, Bridgit and Bridgitt.
Across languages, Bridget has these equivalents: Brìghde (Scottish Gaelic), Brigitte (French), Brígida (Spanish/Portuguese), Brigida (Italian), Birgitta/Brigitta (Scandinavian/German).
Yes, very popular — Bridget ranked #1 in Ireland in 2025, and appears in official birth registries across 6 countries.
Bridget ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2025).
Bridget's popularity is holding steady. It moved from #1 in 2015 to #1 in 2025 in Ireland.
Yes — 5 notable people named Bridget are in our database, including Bridget of Sweden (Politician), Bridget Fonda (Actor), Bridget Moynahan (Actor).
Yes — at least 3 celebrity couples have chosen Bridget for their child, including John McCain.