Bridget
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Bridget is an Irish name meaning “exalted one”. It is a popular name, overwhelmingly used for girls, with 99.99% female usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Bridget
Bridget is a name of Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic name Brighid, which signifies the exalted one or high one. The name is historically tied to Saint Brigid of Kildare, one of the patron saints of Ireland, and the ancient Celtic goddess Brigid, who represented wisdom and craftsmanship. Throughout medieval Europe, the name became a staple of Irish tradition due to its strong religious and mythological associations. It persists today as a reflection of the deep-seated cultural reverence for its origins in the early Middle Ages.
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Gender Usage of the Name Bridget
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Bridget is overwhelmingly used as a name for girls. Approximately 99.99% of recorded bearers are female. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Bridget
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Bridget is listed under Popular Girl Names worldwide. Its popularity is relatively consistent across the available regional markets.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Common | 1 in every 5.4K births |
| United Kingdom | Common | 1 in every 4.6K births |
| Canada | Popular | 1 in every 8.0K births |
| Australia | Popular | 1 in every 31K births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Bridget ranked #963 on the Popular Girls’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It fell from #940 in 2024 — a drop of 23 places. Bridget maintains a steady presence among commonly used names.
Historically, its best recorded position was #108 in 1964. Its lowest recorded position was #1,161 in 1944. Over recent years the ranking has shown little net change and remained relatively stable around #963.
Name StyleMethodology
Bridget is classified as Timeless Girl Names because it appears across 100% of recorded years, averages 931 births per year over its full timeline, and still averages 604 births per year recently.Characteristics of the Name Bridget
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- CMU
- Syllables
- 2 syllables — Two-Syllable Girl Names
- Length
- 7 letters — Long Girl Names
- Starts with
- B — Girl Names Starting with B
- Ends with
- t — Girl Names Ending in “t”
Name AestheticMethodology
Bridget consists of two syllables with a strong-to-weak stress pattern that maintains a traditional phonetic weight. As the name of Saint Brigid of Kildare, it carries an Vintage Revival appeal rooted in centuries of historical reference. The composition feels classic and sturdy due to its crisp consonant ending.
Middle Names For Bridget
Middle names used with BridgetMethodology
Bridget is most frequently used with these girl middle names: Bridget Ann · Bridget Marie · Bridget Nicole · Bridget Elizabeth · Bridget ReneeView all 695 girl middle names.
- Total 942 middle names used with Bridget
- 48 boy middle names used with Bridget
- 186 unisex middle names used with Bridget
Middle name suggestions for BridgetMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Bridget is most frequently associated with girl middle names that have Strong stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “m”.
Examples: Bridget Moore · Bridget Mills · Bridget Marsh · Bridget Marks · Bridget Moose. View all 101 suggested middle names.
Associations of the Name Bridget
Royal UsageMethodology
Featured among Royal Girl Names, the name Bridget has been used by Bridget (1480–1517).
Names Similar to Bridget
Sound Like Bridget Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Brigid · Bridgette · Bridgett · View all 21 names
Spelled Like Bridget Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Bridgett · Bridge · Briget · View all 7 names
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Barbara · Betty · Brenda · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Bridget Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Margaret · Janet · Charlotte · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Mary · Linda · Sarah · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Bridget”
Dictionary Meaning of "Bridget"Methodology
A female given name from Irish
Examples
- And when Miſtreſſe Briget loſt the handle of her Fan, I took't vpon mine honour thou hadſt it not.
- Of all the beautiful Christian names of women which were in use a century or two ago Brighid (Breed), under the ugly form of Bridget, or still worse, Biddy, and Eiblin under the form of Eveleen, and perhaps Norah, seem to be the only survivals, and they are becoming rarer.
Translations
The name Bridget has 35 translations, for example: in Spanish it is rendered as female given name, etc..
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How to Spell Bridget in ASL
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