Brida

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Pronounced BREE-dah /ˈbriː.də/Medium

Meaning: A short form of Brigida/Bridget, from the Irish Brighid, 'exalted one; strength; the high one' (a Celtic goddess and Saint Brigid). Also stands alone; routes uncertain in this exact spelling.Low

In 30 seconds: A short, strong name: Brida shortens Bridget ('exalted; strength') (said 'BREE-dah'). Warm and heritage-rooted - routes uncertain.

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Origin LowIrish, Latin

MeaningA short form of Brigida/Bridget, from the Irish Brighid, 'exalted one; strength; the high one' (a Celtic goddess and Saint Brigid). Also stands alone; routes uncertain in this exact spelling.

U.S. rank (2025)#12134 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 65

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Brida is a short form of Brigida/Bridget, from Irish Brighid, 'exalted one; the high one; strength,' tied to a Celtic goddess and a beloved saint. In this exact spelling its route is uncertain, which we note - rare in the U.S. (said 'BREE-dah').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, strong at the root, and warm.

Did you know? Brida reads as a short form of Brigida/Bridget, from the Irish Brighid, 'exalted one; strength' - the Celtic goddess and Saint Brigid - a warm, strong name whose exact route is uncertain, which we note (said 'BREE-dah').

Overall data confidence 40%

References - Brida — short for Brigida/Bridget; Irish Brighid; routes uncertain

Variations

BrigidaBridaBreda

Nicknames

BriDida

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If you like Brida…

Bridget— the name it shortens

Brigid— the Irish root form

Freya— a like short goddess-linked name

Vida— another short pick

Brenda— lands in the same popularity range

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Brida mean?

Brida is a short form of Brigida/Bridget, from Irish Brighid, 'exalted one; strength.' The exact route is uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Brida?

It's said BREE-dah /ˈbriː.də/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Brida a boy or girl name?

Brida is a girl's name.

How popular is Brida?

Brida is a rare name in the U.S.