Girl name · Irish Gaelic
Brigid
Name meaning, origin and popularity
: exalted oneBrigid is a girl's name that comes from Irish Gaelic and means "exalted one". It is used in Irish.
- Meaning
- Exalted one
- Origin
- Irish Gaelic
- Gender
- Girl
- Say it
- BRIJ-id
Meaning and origin of Brigid
As a girl's name, Brigid comes from Irish Gaelic and means "exalted one". It is used in Irish.
Say it BRIJ-id. Respellings are a guide; accents vary by region.
Meanings come from published name dictionaries, led by Behind the Name. How we research names
Brigid on Nomezo lists
What our editors wrote about Brigid on 5 lists.
“Exalted one; Irish goddess of poetry, healing and smithcraft”
From Goddess names, celtic goddess names
“Exalted one; Irish. Saint of Kildare, around 500 AD”
From Medieval names and surnames, medieval Welsh, Irish and Scottish names
“Exalted one; Irish Gaelic, the Celtic goddess of fire and poetry”
From Names that mean fire, irish and Celtic names that mean fire
“Exalted one; Irish Gaelic. Celtic goddess and patron saint. Say BRIJ-id”
From Strong female names, names that mean queen, lady or ruler
“Irish for exalted one, after the goddess of fire and poetry”
From Witch names, witchy names for girls
How popular is Brigid?
- US rank in 2025
- #2,784
- 61 babies, 38 per million girls
- Best rank
- #944 in 1965
- Most babies: 132 in 2000
- Babies since 1917
- At least 6,504
- Years with under 5 are not listed
| 1880s | 0 per million |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 0 per million |
| 1900s | 0 per million |
| 1910s | 1 per million |
| 1920s | 0 per million |
| 1930s | 4 per million |
| 1940s | 12 per million |
| 1950s | 27 per million |
| 1960s | 53 per million |
| 1970s | 41 per million |
| 1980s | 50 per million |
| 1990s | 57 per million |
| 2000s | 60 per million |
| 2010s | 45 per million |
| 2020s | 38 per million |
| Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #2,367 | #2,406 | #2,441 | #2,335 | #2,420 | #3,399 | #2,965 | #2,623 | #2,672 | #2,784 |
Source: US Social Security Administration baby-name data, 1880 to 2025, as published in 2026. Each spelling is counted separately, a name given to fewer than 5 babies of one sex in a year is left out, and few people born before 1937 have records, which is why the chart shows babies per million rather than raw counts.
Other forms of Brigid
The same name in other languages and spellings, with the same meaning and origin.
- BirgittaExalted one (Irish Gaelic, girl)
- BredaExalted one (Irish Gaelic, girl)
- BrídExalted one (Irish Gaelic, girl)
- BrìdeExalted one (Irish Gaelic, girl)
- BridgetExalted one (Irish Gaelic, girl)
- BridieExalted one (Irish Gaelic, girl)
- BrídínLittle exalted one (Irish Gaelic, girl)
- BrighidExalted one (Irish Gaelic, girl)
- BrigidaExalted one (Irish Gaelic, girl)
- BrigitteExalted one (Irish Gaelic, girl)
Names with a similar meaning
- AaronProbably Egyptian, meaning unknown; Hebrew theories say exalted (Hebrew, boy)
- AliHigh, exalted (Arabic, boy)
- AugustExalted, venerable (Latin, boy)
- AugustoExalted, venerable (Latin, boy)
- AmramExalted nation (Hebrew, boy)
- AugusteExalted, venerable (Latin, boy)
- BarazExalted (Persian, boy)
- BirgitScandinavian form of Bridget, exalted one (Irish Gaelic, girl)
- BritaDiminutive of Birgitta, exalted one (Irish, girl)
- EsmaSupreme, exalted (Arabic, girl)
Middle names for Brigid
Picked from our middle-name lists with a different first letter and a shorter length, so the full name flows.
More girl names from Irish Gaelic
- RoryRed king (Irish Gaelic, unisex)
- CaseyVigilant, watchful (Irish Gaelic, unisex)
- CassidyCurly-haired (Irish Gaelic, unisex)
- DymphnaLittle fawn (Irish Gaelic, girl)
- ErinOf Ireland (Irish Gaelic, girl)
- KeiraDark one (Irish Gaelic, girl)
- KennedyFrom an Irish surname, from Cennétig, armoured or misshapen head (Irish Gaelic, girl)
- KerryCiar's people (Irish Gaelic, unisex)
- LennonLover, sweetheart (Irish Gaelic, unisex)
- MaeveShe who intoxicates (Irish Gaelic, girl)
Brigid: common questions
What does the name Brigid mean?
Brigid comes from Irish Gaelic and means "exalted one".
Is Brigid a boy or girl name?
Brigid is mainly a girl's name.
Where does the name Brigid come from?
Brigid comes from Irish Gaelic and means "exalted one". Today it is used in Irish.
How do you pronounce Brigid?
Say BRIJ-id. Pronunciation can vary between languages and regions.
How popular is the name Brigid?
Brigid ranked #2,784 in the US in 2025, with 61 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
What are other forms of Brigid?
Forms of Brigid with the same meaning and origin include Birgitta (Scandinavian), Breda (Irish), Bríd (Irish), Brìde (Scottish) and Bridget (English).
What middle names go with Brigid?
Middle names that flow well with Brigid include Daisy, Esme, Grace, Holly and Jane. A different first letter and a contrasting length usually sound best.