Gender: Female
Origin: Irish
Meaning: Strong and exalted female figure in Irish mythology.
Pronunciation: BRI-did, /ˈbrɪdʒɪd/, B R IH G AH D
Popularity Rank: #24,561
Derived from the Gaelic name Brighid, meaning 'exalted one' or 'strength'. In Irish mythology, Brigid was a goddess of fire, poetry, and wisdom.
The name Brigid is of Irish origin and means Strong and exalted female figure in Irish mythology., Power and Virtue, Exalted One. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Brigid is commonly found in Ireland, United States of America, United Kingdom, and 40 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: BRI-did
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈbrɪdʒɪd/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: B R IH G AH D
B: Pronounce as in "big" (B IH G)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
G: Pronounce as in "go" (G OW)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
D: Pronounce as in "dog" (D AO G)
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At NamesLook, the name Brigid is recorded 1,562 times globally, ranking it as the 24,561th most common name worldwide.
Brigid is most prevalent in Ireland, with 581 occurrences, making it the 415th most popular name in the country.
In Ireland, the name Brigid is found among 1 in every 160 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | #415 | 1 : 160 |
| United States of America | #5,126 | 1 : 3,722 |
| United Kingdom | #3,524 | 1 : 2,598 |
| South Africa | #16,519 | 1 : 40,429 |
| Canada | #9,679 | 1 : 11,946 |
| Colombia | #27,201 | 1 : 49,602 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Brigid from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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