Brighid name meaning

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Updated: May 30th, 2024
Gender: Girl
Origin: Celtic
Usage: English and Irish
Pronunciation: brighid
Meaning: Strength and Power
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What does Brighid mean?

Creative and adventurous Brighid is used largely in English and Irish is of Celtic origin is bestowed upon baby girls. Brighid is variant of prevailing and ceaseless Bridget. Bridget is form of renowned Brigitte.

Bridget is English cognate of Brigitte. Also Bridget is English cognate of Brighid. Bridget means Power and To Help is of Celtic origin.

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How do I pronounce Brighid?

One syllabled Brighid is pronounced as brighid.

Variants of Brighid

Bridget, Brigid, Brigitte, Berek, Bretta, Bibi, Brigitta, Brett

How popular is the name Brighid?

Brighid is an uncommon baby name in United States, even after 41 years of use, it could not make it big. Over 504 babies in United States have been named Brighid. It had a short run of 9 years on Ireland girl names chart.

According to our estimate, at least 500 people have been bestowed Brighid around the globe.

YearRankBirths
2021151655
2019113198
2018913311
2017140936
20161009910
20151013410
2014164995
2013960411
2012779415
2011133397
View more ▾View full list ▾[1] Source: Social Security Administration

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Numerological analysis of Brighid

Having letter B as your cornerstone means having the gentlest heart ever. You take things too seriously. People admire your endless hope that things will get better in the world and your courage to do what others avoid to do. You are persistent to always get where you indented to. You lack adventure. You allow your past to ruin your present and future because you have a hard time letting go of things.

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Sibling Names for Brighid

Brighid, an Irish name meaning "exalted one," is a beautiful option for your little girl. If you're looking for sibling names that complement Brighid's unique and charming nature, we've got you covered. Here are some great options to consider.

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Famous people named Brighid

  • Brighid Fleming in Gamer as Actress
  • Brighid Thomas acted in movie How the Fire Fell

Sources

  1. Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
  2. Central Statistics Office - An PhrĂ­omh-Oifig Staidrimh, https://visual.cso.ie/?body=entity/babynames
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