BABY NAMES · GIRL
Bridget
Means “exalted one”
Irish origin
Bridget comes from the Irish name Brighid. Saint Brigid of Kildare is one of the patron saints of Ireland.
NAME NUMBER
11
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SWEET NICKNAMES
Bridie · Biddy · Bree
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Bridget means "exalted one". It is a girl's name of Irish origin.
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Popular nicknames for Bridget are Bridie, Biddy, Bree.
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