The baby name Bridie is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced BREE-dee (ˈbriːdi),BRID-ee (ˈbrɪdi).
Bridie is Irish (Gaelic) in Origin.
The baby name Bridie is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced BREE-dee (ˈbriːdi),BRID-ee (ˈbrɪdi).
Bridie is Irish (Gaelic) in Origin.
Bridie is the affectionate Irish and Scottish diminutive of Brigid/Brighid, from Old Irish Brigit, ultimately Proto-Celtic Briganti, meaning "the exalted/high one." It links to the pan-Celtic goddess of poetry, healing, and smithcraft and to St Brigid (St Bride) of Kildare, a 5th-century abbess and one of Ireland's patron saints. The Gaelic forms include Bríd (Irish) and Brìghde (Scottish Gaelic); Anglicized variants are Bridget, Brigid, Brigitte, Brigida, and the pet forms Bridie, Bridey, and Biddy.
As a given name, Bridie flourished in Ireland and the Scottish Highlands from the 19th to mid-20th centuries, carried to Britain, Australia, and North America by migration. While Bridget dominated on records, Bridie appeared independently, evoking warmth and rural charm. Today it is uncommon but enjoys a gentle revival as a vintage, distinctly Celtic choice with the uplifting meaning "exalted, noble."
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Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | Girls | 2021 | #1 | — | 897 |
| GH | Girls | 0 | #337 | 1 | 6,973 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #424 | 1 | 15,987 |
| ZA | 0 | #474 | 1 | 14,421 | |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #596 | 2 | 20,968 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #631 | 2 | 18,916 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #645 | 1 | 11,648 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #649 | 2 | 16,104 |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #909 | 8 | 8,487 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #913 | 3 | 14,098 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #918 | 1 | 17,948 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,010 | 1 | 14,861 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,014 | 1 | 25,931 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,233 | 4 | 25,928 |
Bridie is popular in 11 countries — most recent births per country:
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