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Bridget is a feminine name used in Irish and English. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Anglicized form of the Irish name Brighid, Old Irish Brigit, from old Celtic *Brigantī meaning ‘the exalted one’. In Irish mythology this was the name of the goddess of fire, poetry and wisdom, the daughter of the god the Dagda." It ranked #724 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, anglicized form of the Irish name Brighid, Old Irish Brigit, from old Celtic *Brigantī meaning ‘the exalted one’. In Irish mythology this was the name of the goddess of fire, poetry and wisdom, the daughter of the god the Dagda. The entry lists its usage as Irish, English.
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Popularity
Bridget ranked #724 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #724 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Bridget mean?
Bridget means "the exalted one", according to Behind the Name.
Is Bridget a popular name?
Bridget ranked #724 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Bridget a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Bridget appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Bridget — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
