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Brigitte

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Pronounced brih-ZHEET /brɪˈʒiːt/High

Meaning: exalted one, strength, powerHigh

In 30 seconds: Brigitte is the French form of Brigid meaning exalted one or strength. Made globally glamorous by Brigitte Bardot, it combines Celtic heritage with French cinematic elegance.
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Origin HighFrench, Celtic
Meaningexalted one, strength, power
U.S. rank (2025)#2864 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births59 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1960
Total births (all-time)≈ 9,161

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 196019462025

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

Brigitte is the French form of the Irish Brigid, from the Celtic brigh meaning strength or exalted one. Brigid was venerated as a goddess and later Christianized as Saint Brigid of Kildare.

Brigitte is popular in France and French-speaking countries, gaining glamour through Brigitte Bardot and French New Wave cinema.

Did you know? Brigitte Bardot (born 1934) became such a phenomenon she was known simply as BB — her name Brigitte became synonymous with French sensuality and style.
Overall data confidence 88%
Hanks & Hodges, Dictionary of First Names — reference for BrigitteBehind the Name: Brigid — name etymology reference

Variations

BrigidBridgetBridgette

Nicknames

BriGitte

Famous Bearers

  • ★Brigitte Bardot (1934–2025)
    French actress, singer and model who became a global symbol of French cinema and style, later an animal-rights activist.

If you like Brigitte…

Bridgette— anglicized phonetic spelling of same name
Brigid— traditional Irish form of same name
Colette— French feminine classic of same cultural moment
Vivienne— French feminine classic with similar chic elegance

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Frequently Asked

What does Brigitte mean?

Brigitte means exalted one or strength, from the Celtic root brigh, as the French form of the Irish Brigid.

How do you pronounce Brigitte?

Brigitte is pronounced brih-ZHEET (/brɪˈʒiːt/), with two syllables, in the French manner.

Is Brigitte a girl's name?

Yes, Brigitte is an exclusively feminine name.

How popular is the name Brigitte?

Brigitte is popular in France and internationally known through Brigitte Bardot.

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