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Bridgit

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How to Pronounce Bridgit

Pronounced BRIJ-it /ˈbrɪdʒ.ɪt/High

Meaning: Bridgit is a spelling of Bridget, the anglicized Irish Brighid, borne by the goddess and by Saint Brigid of Kildare, and read as 'exalted one' or 'strength'.Medium

In 30 seconds: Bridgit is a spelling of Bridget, from Irish Brighid, 'exalted one' (said 'BRIJ-it').
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Origin MediumIrish
MeaningBridgit is a spelling of Bridget, the anglicized Irish Brighid, borne by the goddess and by Saint Brigid of Kildare, and read as 'exalted one' or 'strength'.
U.S. rank (2016)#11977 ↘ Falling
2016 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1966
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,275

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198119552016

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

Bridgit is a variant spelling of Bridget, from the Irish Brighid — a name shared by a goddess of the ancient Irish and by Saint Brigid of Kildare, and long read as 'exalted one'. American families have written it many ways.

This spelling stayed uncommon beside Bridget and Brigitte, cresting around 1966 amid a wider mid-century taste for the name. It reads as a spelling variant carrying the same Irish meaning.

Did you know? Bridget's original Brighid names an Irish goddess and one of Ireland's most beloved saints; Bridgit is one of many spellings the name has taken in America.
Overall data confidence 70%
References — Bridgit — spelling of Bridget; Irish Brighid

Variations

BridgetBridgetteBrigitte

Nicknames

BridieGigi

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If you like Bridgit…

Bridget— the standard spelling of this exact name
Bridgette— a like -ette spelling of the same name
Brigitte— the French form with the same root
Brigid— the Irish form closest to the original Brighid

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Bridgit mean?

Bridgit is a spelling of Bridget, from Irish Brighid, and means 'exalted one' or 'strength'.

How do you pronounce Bridgit?

It's said BRIJ-it /ˈbrɪdʒ.ɪt/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Bridgit a boy or girl name?

Bridgit is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Bridgit?

Bridgit has always been uncommon, a spelling variant of the more familiar Bridget.

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