Irish girl name
Bridget Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation
Bridget means exalted one. Anglicised from Irish Brighid, the name of a goddess and a saint.
Bridget is the English form of the Irish Brighid, a name linked to the Celtic goddess Brigid and to Saint Brigid of Kildare, one of Ireland's patron saints. The name is usually explained as meaning exalted one. It was one of the most common girls' names in Ireland for centuries and was often shortened to Bridie or Bríd. The Irish form Brighid is pronounced BREED, with no sound for the gh. Saint Brigid's Day is celebrated on 1 February.
Pronunciation by a native speaker.
How to pronounce Bridget
BRIJ·it
Bridget has 2 syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable (shown in bold). Say it as written in the respelling, with each capitalised part spoken a little louder.
Variants of Bridget
BrigidBridieBrigitBríd
A well-known Bridget
Saint Brigid of Kildare.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Bridget mean?
Bridget means "exalted one". Anglicised from Irish Brighid, the name of a goddess and a saint.
How do you pronounce Bridget?
Bridget is pronounced BRIJ-it.
What is the origin of Bridget?
Bridget is an Irish girl name. In Irish it is written Brighid.
How many syllables are in Bridget?
Bridget has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first one.
What are other spellings of Bridget?
Other spellings and forms include Brigid, Bridie, Brigit, Bríd.