What does the name Bridget mean?

Bridget means “Exalted one; strength” and is of Irish origin.

Bridget — Meaning, Origin & Popularity

Overview

Bridget is a girl's name rooted in Irish. The name is traditionally understood to mean “Exalted one; strength”. It travels well — written natively in Arabic, Hebrew, Japanese and Russian, and more. People who share the name include Bridget Fonda and Bridget Moynahan.

Meaning

Exalted one; strength

Origin

Irish

Famous people named Bridget

Bridget Fonda Bridget Moynahan Bridget Regan Bridget Riley

Bridget in other languages

Arabicبريدجيت
Hebrewברידג'ט
Japaneseブリジェット
RussianБриджет

Numerology

The name Bridget carries numerology number 2. (For entertainment.)

Sibling name ideas

Padraig Eoin Cormac Conor Sinead Sheila Roisin Maeve

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