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Brighid

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Pronounced BRIJ-id /ˈbrɪdʒ.ɪd/Medium

Meaning: Brighid is the Irish spelling of Brigid, generally read as 'exalted one; high one.' It belongs both to the Irish goddess Brigid — of poetry, healing and smithcraft — and to Saint Brigid of Kildare, one of Ireland's patron saints. Both are honored respectfully here.Medium

In 30 seconds: An Irish name of standing: Brighid means 'exalted one' (said 'BRIJ-id'; in Irish, closer to 'BREE-id'). Goddess and saint alike.
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Origin MediumIrish
MeaningBrighid is the Irish spelling of Brigid, generally read as 'exalted one; high one.' It belongs both to the Irish goddess Brigid — of poetry, healing and smithcraft — and to Saint Brigid of Kildare, one of Ireland's patron saints. Both are honored respectfully here.
U.S. rank (2024)#13723 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2004
Total births (all-time)≈ 524

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200419752024

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

Brighid is the Irish form of Brigid, usually read as 'exalted one.' In older Irish tradition Brigid is a goddess of poetry, healing and smithcraft; in Christian Ireland, Saint Brigid of Kildare became one of the island's patron saints, her feast kept on the first of February. The name honors both, which we note respectfully. In Irish it sounds closer to 'BREE-id' (said here 'BRIJ-id').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely in this spelling, while Bridget is familiar. Rare, storied, and deeply Irish.

Did you know? Brighid is carried by two great figures of Ireland — the goddess of poetry, healing and the forge, and Saint Brigid of Kildare, a patron saint — a name honored in both traditions, which we note respectfully.
Overall data confidence 60%
References — Brighid — Irish Brigid 'exalted one'; goddess and Saint Brigid of Kildare; noted respectfully

Variations

BridgetBrigidBride

Nicknames

BreeBridie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Brighid mean?

Brighid means 'exalted one; high one' — the Irish name of the goddess Brigid and of Saint Brigid of Kildare, both honored respectfully.

How do you pronounce Brighid?

It's said BRIJ-id /ˈbrɪdʒ.ɪd/ — two syllables, stress on the first; in Irish it sounds closer to BREE-id.

Is Brighid a boy or girl name?

Brighid is a girl's name.

How popular is Brighid?

Brighid is very rare in the U.S. in this spelling, though Bridget is familiar.

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