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Briget

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How to Pronounce Briget

Pronounced BRIJ-it /ˈbrɪdʒ.ɪt/Medium

Meaning: Briget is a one-d spelling of Bridget, the English form of Irish Brighid, understood as 'exalted one' or 'the high one.' It was the name of a Celtic goddess and of St. Brigid of Kildare. The dropped d is a written variation, not a separate origin.Low

In 30 seconds: Briget is a spelling of Bridget, from Irish Brighid, 'exalted one.' It saw quiet use from around 1957 (said BRIJ-it).
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Origin LowIrish
MeaningBriget is a one-d spelling of Bridget, the English form of Irish Brighid, understood as 'exalted one' or 'the high one.' It was the name of a Celtic goddess and of St. Brigid of Kildare. The dropped d is a written variation, not a separate origin.
U.S. rank (2012)#15300 ↗ Rising
2012 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1974
Total births (all-time)≈ 500

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197419572012

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

Briget is a spelling variant of Bridget, the English form of Irish Brighid, 'exalted one,' borne by a Celtic goddess and by St. Brigid of Kildare. The single d is a record-keeping quirk. Briget appears in United States records from around 1957 and reached a small high around 1974, during the wide use of Irish names. It stayed rare, given to only a couple dozen girls a year.

A girl named Briget at that high would be in her fifties now. The trimmed spelling never overtook the standard Bridget and has faded; parents who love the name choose Bridget or Brigid, so Briget reads as a period variant of its era.

Did you know? Briget traces to the Irish Brighid, 'exalted one,' a name held by both a Celtic goddess and St. Brigid, a patron saint of Ireland.
Overall data confidence 40%
References - Briget — One-d spelling of Bridget; Irish Brighid 'exalted one'; St. Brigid

Variations

BridgetBrigidBrigitte

Nicknames

BriGigi

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If you like Briget…

Bridget— the standard spelling this varies
Brigid— the Irish saint's spelling
Brigitte— the French form of the name
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Briget mean?

It is a spelling of Bridget, from Irish Brighid, meaning 'exalted one' or 'the high one.'

How do you pronounce Briget?

It's said BRIJ-it /ˈbrɪdʒ.ɪt/, two syllables, like Bridget.

Is Briget a boy or girl name?

Briget is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Briget?

It has always been rare, a Bridget spelling given to only a couple dozen girls a year at its peak.

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