Brigid
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Brigid is an Irish name meaning “the exalted one”. It is a common name, overwhelmingly used for girls, with 100% female usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Brigid
Brigid is a name of Irish origin, meaning the exalted one. It stems from the Old Irish root brig, which signifies high or noble, and is deeply linked to Brigid, a primary figure in Celtic mythology associated with the sacred fire. The name gained enduring historical weight through Saint Brigid of Kildare, whose religious legacy merged with the earlier mythological connotations. This synthesis ensured the name remained a staple of Gaelic onomastics for centuries.
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Gender Usage of the Name Brigid
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Brigid is overwhelmingly used as a name for girls. Approximately 100% of recorded bearers are female. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Brigid
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
Brigid is listed under Common Girl Names worldwide. Its overall popularity is supported by stronger usage in United Kingdom across the available regional markets.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Uncommon | 1 in every 91K births |
| United Kingdom | Popular | 1 in every 2.4K births |
| Canada | Common | 1 in every 645K births |
| Australia | Uncommon | 1 in every 809K births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Brigid ranked #3,974 on the Popular Girls’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It fell from #759 in 2024 — a drop of 3,215 places. Brigid is uncommon in official lists but appears occasionally.
Historically, its best recorded position was #321 in 1964. Its lowest recorded position was #9,568 in 2021. Over the last 5 years (2020–2025) the name fell -3303 places (from #671 to #3,974).
Name StyleMethodology
Brigid is classified as Classic Girl Names because it appears in 70% of available years and remains active today, averaging 452 births per year after a historical peak in 2011.Characteristics of the Name Brigid
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- Namedary
- Syllables
- 2 syllables — Two-Syllable Girl Names
- Length
- 6 letters — Medium-Length Girl Names
- Starts with
- B — Girl Names Starting with B
- Ends with
- d — Girl Names Ending in “d”
Name AestheticMethodology
Brigid relies on two syllables and a sharp, abrupt phonetic ending to establish its presence. This configuration is associated with Saint Brigid of Kildare, anchoring it in a Vintage Revival tradition. Its combination of voiced consonants gives it a Strong & Powerful profile.
Middle Names For Brigid
Middle names used with BrigidMethodology
Brigid is most frequently used with these girl middle names: Brigid Ann · Brigid Anne · Brigid Mary · Brigid Marie · Brigid KathleenView all 39 girl middle names.
- Total 66 middle names used with Brigid
- 4 boy middle names used with Brigid
- 19 unisex middle names used with Brigid
Middle name suggestions for BrigidMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Brigid is most frequently associated with girl middle names that have Strong stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “l”.
Examples: Brigid Leigh · Brigid Lynne · Brigid Lynch · Brigid Laine · Brigid Leach. View all 82 suggested middle names.
Associations of the Name Brigid
Royal UsageMethodology
Featured among Royal Girl Names, the name Brigid has been used by Brigid (Guinness) (born 1920) — Lady.
Names Similar to Brigid
Sound Like Brigid Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Bridget · Bridgette · Bridgett · View all 21 names
Spelled Like Brigid Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Bridgid · Brigida · Brigit
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Barbara · Betty · Brenda · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Brigid Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Mildred · Jade · Gertrude · 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 “Brigid”
Dictionary Meaning of "Brigid"Methodology
The goddess of the Sacred Flame of Kildare and the patron goddess of the Druids. Daughter of Dagda of the Tuatha Dé Danann
Examples
- The pagan Brigid was part of the Tuatha Dé Danann – a race of dieties who are said to have inhabited Ireland before the Milesians, from whom today’s Irish people are descended. Raised among druids, Brigid was the daughter of an enslaved woman and the Dagda, chief of the gods.
Brigid of Kildare (c. 451–521), an Irish saint partly confused with the goddess
Examples
- Dabiri noted that Brigid was a woman who lived—in the fifth and sixth century—on her own terms, fought against forced marriage, brewed beer from lakes and cared for the land. While Dabiri was taught about Brigid at school in the 80s, it was never in this light.
A female given name from Irish, equivalent to English Bridget, sometimes borrowed from Irish
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How to Spell Brigid in ASL
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