The meaning of Bridget is exalted one.
Irish name bridget meaning. Anglicized form of the Irish name Brighid meaning exalted one. The name Brigid from brigh meaning power vigour virtue epitomizes the Irish genius for layering old and new. The main female deity of the Celts Brigid made the land fruitful and animals multiply she blessed poets and blacksmiths.
Until today it is mainly popular in Ireland in the United States its usage declines. Bridget is a form of BrighidSee Brighid for further details. Brighid Old Irish and Brigid Old Irish are old forms of the name.
Bridget is generally used as a girls name. Origin of the name Bridget. Bridget of Kildar 451.
About the Name Brigid. The name Brigid from brigh meaning power vigour virtue epitomizes the Irish genius for layering old and new. It only started.
In Irish mythology this was the name of the goddess of fire poetry and wisdom the daughter of the god Dagda. It is derived from the elements brígh which means strength power force. Listen and learn how to pronounce Brigid so you can get the correct pronunciation for this Irish girl name.
Brigid is the original Irish spelling. Bridget was the name of several saints as well as a goddess in Celtic mythology. Until the past half-century every Irish family had a Patrick and a Brigid.