What does the name Bridget mean?

The name Bridget means "Exalted one".

How popular is the name Bridget?

In 2023, 398 babies were named Bridget in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Yes, Bridget is traditionally used as a girl's name.

Bridget is a name of Irish origin.

Girl's name

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Irish

Births Last Year: 398 →

All-Time Total: 90,956

Peak Year: 1973

Bridget is a name of Irish origin derived from the Gaelic name Brighid, meaning "exalted one" or "strength."

Girl names closely related to Bridget

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Boy names closely related to Bridget

Quinn Rory Patrick Colin Maxwell Jack Peter Connor

Names with similar meaning to Bridget

Bridgett Bridgette Brigette Brigitte

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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