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Brigette

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Pronounced brih-JET /brɪˈʒɛt/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Brigitte (the French form of Bridget), from the Irish Brighid, 'exalted one; the high one; strength' - a Celtic goddess and Saint Brigid. Elegant and classic.Low

In 30 seconds: An elegant classic: Brigette spells Brigitte/Bridget ('exalted one; strength') (said 'brih-JET'). Chic and timeless.
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Origin MediumFrench, Irish
MeaningA spelling of Brigitte (the French form of Bridget), from the Irish Brighid, 'exalted one; the high one; strength' - a Celtic goddess and Saint Brigid. Elegant and classic.
U.S. rank (2025)#7556 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births14 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1968
Total births (all-time)≈ 5,726

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 196819532025

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

Brigette is a spelling of Brigitte/Bridget, from Irish Brighid, 'exalted one; the high one; strength,' tied to a Celtic goddess and Saint Brigid. It reads elegant and classic - rare in the U.S. in this spelling (said 'brih-JET').

It appears rarely, next to Brigitte and Bridget. Rare, chic, and strong at the root.

Did you know? Brigette spells Brigitte, the French form of Bridget, from the Irish Brighid, 'exalted one; strength' - a Celtic goddess and beloved saint - giving it a chic, classic air (said 'brih-JET').
Overall data confidence 52%
References - Brigette — Brigitte/Bridget variant; Irish Brighid 'exalted'

Variations

BrigitteBridgetBrigit

Nicknames

BriGigi

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If you like Brigette…

Brigitte— the French spelling twin
Bridget— the standard English form
Brigid— the Irish root form
Colette— a like chic French -ette name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Brigette mean?

Brigette is a form of Brigitte/Bridget, from Irish Brighid, 'exalted one; the high one; strength.'

How do you pronounce Brigette?

It's said brih-JET /brɪˈʒɛt/ - two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Brigette a boy or girl name?

Brigette is a girl's name.

How popular is Brigette?

Brigette is a rare name in the U.S.

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