What Does the Name Bridget Mean
The name Bridget comes from Irish roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Bridget below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Bridget Name Meaning
Irish, English, Irish MythologyAnglicized form of the Irish name Brighid which means "exalted one". In Irish mythology this was the name of the goddess of fire, poetry and wisdom, the daughter of the god Dagda. In...
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