Is Bridget an Irish Name?

Bridget, Bridgit, Briget or Brigid is a Gaelic/Irish female name derived from the noun brígh, meaning "power, strength, vigor, virtue". An alternate meaning of the name is "exalted one".

What is a nickname for Bridget?

Nicknames: Bridge, Bridgie, Brid.

How old is the name Bridget?

Meaning & History

In the 5th century it was borne by Saint Brigid, the founder of a monastery at Kildare and a patron saint of Ireland. Because of the saint, the name was considered sacred in Ireland, and it did not come into general use there until the 17th century.

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