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The baby name Brigitte is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced English: /brɪˈɡɪt/ (bri-GIT),French: /briˈʒit/ (bree-ZHEET).

Brigitte is Irish in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Irish
Pronunciation: English: /brɪˈɡɪt/ (bri-GIT),French: /briˈʒit/ (bree-ZHEET)

What is the meaning of the name Brigitte ?

The baby name Brigitte is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced English: /brɪˈɡɪt/ (bri-GIT),French: /briˈʒit/ (bree-ZHEET).

Brigitte is Irish in Origin.

Brigitte is the French and German form of Bridget, ultimately from Old Irish Brigit/Brighid, from Proto-Celtic brig “high, exalted; strength.” It means “the exalted one,” with connotations of power and vigor. The name is tied to the pre-Christian Celtic goddess Brigid, later syncretized with and sanctified by Saint Brigid of Kildare, whose cult spread the name widely across Christian Europe. Cognate with the Brittonic goddess Brigantia, the root denotes height, eminence, and esteem.

The name took diverse shapes: Brigitte (French/German), Brigid/Bridget/Bridgette (English), Bríd or Bríghid (Irish), Birgitta/Birgit/Britta (Scandinavian/Germanic), Brigida (Italian/Spanish/Portuguese), and Brigitta (Hungarian). Diminutives include Gitti, Gitte, Brit, and Bridie. Brigitte flourished in mid‑20th‑century France and German-speaking countries, its profile elevated worldwide by actress Brigitte Bardot; it remains recognizable though less common today. Typical pronunciations are bree-ZHEET (French) and BRI-git-uh (German).

Brigitte has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Brigitte

Brigitte Bardot Actor · Born 1934 · France Brigitte Bardot is a French actress who became an international star in the 1950s and 1960s, most famous for her role in the film 'And God Created Woman'. She also appeared in 'Contempt' and 'Viva Maria!'. Beyond acting, she is known for her work as an animal rights activist. Brigitte Bierlein Politician · Born 1949 · Austria Brigitte Bierlein is an Austrian politician who made history as the first female Chancellor of Austria, serving from June 2019 to January 2020. Before her role as Chancellor, she was the President of the Constitutional Court of Austria, showcasing her significant influence in the country's legal and political spheres. Brigitte Fontaine Actor · Born 1939 · France Brigitte Fontaine is a French singer, actress, and writer, most famous for her avant-garde music and theatrical performances. Known for her eclectic style, she has released albums like 'Comme à la radio' and 'Kékéland'. Her work often blends genres and challenges conventional boundaries in music and art.
Brigitte Auber Actor · Born 1925 · France Brigitte Auber is a French actress best known for her role in Alfred Hitchcock's film 'To Catch a Thief' where she starred alongside Cary Grant and Grace Kelly. Born in 1925, she has had a long career in French cinema, appearing in films like 'The Lovers of Montparnasse' and 'The Red and the Black'. Brigitte Sy Actor · Born 1956 · France Brigitte Sy is a French actress known for her work in films such as 'Les Nuits Fauves' and 'Les Mains Libres'. She has also made a mark as a director with her film 'Les Mains Libres', showcasing her versatility in the French cinema scene.

Brigitte – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
SV 0 #11 1 283
BF Girls 0 #16 2 315
SV Girls 0 #18 1 458
Austria Girls 0 #20 3,988 1,885
HN 0 #22 1 704
NA 0 #30 4 2,537
BI Girls 0 #33 1 726
HN Girls 0 #38 1 884
CM Girls 0 #39 1,738 11,671
CM 0 #41 15 2,592
MT 0 #43 1 1,767
Germany Girls 0 #55 8,319 4,949
LU 0 #56 11 2,830
Austria 0 #69 217 850
AO 0 #75 3 2,729
LU Girls 0 #75 130 4,850
SI 0 #80 1 1,612
ID Girls 0 #101 2 3,319
TW 0 #103 1 4,523
QA 0 #105 2 7,011
PH 0 #109 2 5,607
BN Girls 0 #114 1 5,459
HU 0 #115 1 1,675
OM 0 #118 4 6,215
EC 0 #119 3 2,502
KW 0 #120 2 5,216
CY Girls 0 #122 4 3,755
MU 0 #130 8 3,613
GR 0 #135 1 3,911
PA 0 #136 3 3,797
MT Girls 0 #137 15 3,773
NL Girls 0 #137 2,908 5,933
EE Girls 0 #139 4 1,888
BW Girls 0 #149 3 4,216
CR 0 #160 6 5,526
PR Girls 0 #164 4 3,171
Germany 0 #167 379 2,542
NA Girls 0 #171 54 7,146
SI Girls 0 #175 3 2,769
HR 0 #180 2 2,081
UY 0 #182 1 2,477
AE 0 #185 3 10,220
CZ 0 #185 2 3,154
AO Girls 0 #190 20 4,575
AR 0 #192 2 2,915
RU 0 #194 1 3,641
LT Girls 0 #196 5 1,904
EC Girls 0 #200 40 3,650
DK 0 #202 5 5,198
MU Girls 0 #202 154 8,539
HU Girls 0 #214 10 3,308
GR Girls 0 #219 24 6,293
PS 0 #223 4 5,692
NL 0 #225 179 2,481
BG Girls 0 #230 2 3,559
IR 0 #230 2 4,221
PT 0 #245 6 4,161
JP Girls 0 #251 1 6,592
NA Boys 0 #253 1 6,830
MO Girls 0 #258 6 7,056
France Boys 1964 #267 6 1,067
Canada Girls 2023 #272 8 2,824
IL 0 #274 9 6,291
PE 0 #275 36 6,350
JM Girls 0 #276 3 7,507
SG 0 #279 4 11,010
DK Girls 0 #281 36 7,429
TW Girls 0 #286 4 8,139
HR Girls 0 #289 6 3,687
JM Boys 0 #293 1 6,876
QA Girls 0 #298 19 15,378
SA 0 #310 3 10,560
GH Girls 0 #313 12 6,973
GT 0 #335 4 5,948
CZ Girls 0 #347 5 5,378
MY 0 #350 5 12,352
HK 0 #351 7 8,483
CN Girls 0 #354 6 8,829
SD Girls 0 #358 1 7,678
BR 0 #359 2 5,969
MU Boys 0 #363 7 8,477
PL Girls 0 #363 2 5,096
OM Girls 0 #365 32 15,987
PH Girls 0 #373 18 13,098
PE Girls 0 #381 975 14,861
Finland Girls 0 #382 10 1,368
ZA 0 #386 62 14,421
MX 0 #394 20 8,339
France Girls 2021 #398 8 3,185
YE 0 #398 1 8,639
CL 0 #399 13 6,867
PT Girls 0 #400 52 7,952
BO 0 #402 7 6,868
CO 0 #403 78 7,768
EG 0 #410 3 6,387
Spain 0 #421 32 2,326
PA Girls 0 #425 57 9,861
CR Girls 0 #462 71 11,342
PS Girls 0 #463 61 10,981
KW Girls 0 #472 44 19,177
AR Boys 0 #483 1 7,628
CM Boys 0 #485 66 12,054
GT Girls 0 #488 18 7,500
UY Girls 0 #489 22 6,731
BO Girls 0 #503 109 9,488
IL Girls 0 #509 110 11,648
CR Boys 0 #510 1 10,188
CO Girls 0 #517 855 16,140
RU Girls 0 #519 5 11,913
IQ Girls 0 #523 3 11,303
RU Boys 0 #526 1 12,621
AE Girls 0 #532 22 20,968
IR Girls 0 #541 5 8,334
SG Girls 0 #552 35 18,916
LY 0 #558 2 12,703
AR Girls 0 #581 19 8,289
BH 0 #584 4 17,937
IT Girls 0 #595 1,375 9,415
HK Girls 0 #597 19 16,104
BD Boys 0 #605 1 10,045
CL Girls 0 #613 245 14,098
LB 0 #616 43 13,263
IT 0 #619 96 4,183
BO Boys 0 #622 1 9,244
IL Boys 0 #625 1 10,983
Spain Girls 0 #627 389 5,561
IN Girls 0 #651 4 13,121
CL Boys 0 #700 1 13,390
Finland Girls 2026 #710 29 3,895
SG Boys 0 #737 3 17,960
QA Boys 0 #742 2 18,093
KW Boys 0 #756 14 18,755
ZA Girls 0 #758 423 25,928
SY 0 #763 5 11,684
TN 0 #776 54 13,765
NG Girls 0 #777 10 15,093
BR Boys 0 #784 2 12,213
United States Girls 2024 #840 77 8,487
OM Boys 0 #864 18 17,948
EG Girls 0 #917 43 14,742
SA Girls 0 #918 18 25,931
PE Boys 0 #922 5 14,506
EG Boys 0 #924 2 15,035
BR Girls 0 #927 15 12,708
Germany Boys 0 #931 22 5,697
MX Girls 0 #938 249 17,781
CO Boys 0 #978 4 15,656
MY Girls 0 #980 15 24,821
NG Boys 0 #1,001 1 16,906
MX Boys 0 #1,032 2 16,355
IN Boys 0 #1,039 1 16,750
MA 0 #1,039 90 20,986
DZ 0 #1,152 25 20,130
TR 0 #1,179 33 19,440
ZA Boys 0 #1,272 1 25,619
IT Boys 0 #1,462 10 10,046
SA Boys 0 #1,691 1 28,008

Brigitte is popular in 82 countries — most recent births per country:

France
Canada
United States
AE
AO

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People also ask about Brigitte

Brigitte is predominantly a girl's name.
Brigitte is a 2 syllable name, pronounced English: /brɪˈɡɪt/ (bri-GIT),French: /briˈʒit/ (bree-ZHEET).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Brigette, Bridgette, Brigida, Brigitta, Birgitte and Gitte.
Across languages, Brigitte has these equivalents: Bridget (English), Brigid/Brighid (Irish), Brigida (Spanish/Italian), Brigitta/Brigitte (German/French/Scandinavian forms), Birgit/Birgitta (Scandinavian).
Yes — Brigitte ranked #267 in France in 1964, and appears in official birth registries across 4 countries.
Brigitte ranks highest in France (#267 in 1964).
Brigitte's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #414 in 2011 to #398 in 2021 in France.
Yes — 5 notable people named Brigitte are in our database, including Brigitte Bardot (Actor), Brigitte Bierlein (Politician), Brigitte Fontaine (Actor).