Bridget
Bridget [brij-it][1]is a female given name. It comes from the Irish word brígh, which means "power, vigor, strength, virtue". Another meaning for this name is "exalted one".[2]
The name is very popular in Ireland as a result of the popularity of Saint Brigid of Kildare. In the United States, Bridget was most often used in the 1970s, when it ranked near 153. The name has since dropped in its being popular in the United States. This name was ranked #722 on the US Popular Names in 2021.[3]
People named Bridget include Bridget Fonda.
People
- Bridget Fonda, actress
- Bridget Marquardt, from The Girls Next Door
- Bridget Perrier (born 1977), Canadian anti-prostitution activist
- Bridget Sloan, American gymnast, Olympic silver medalist, world champion
- Bridget Regan , American actress
- Bridget Layburn , New Zealand water polo player
- Bridget Riley, British painter
Other
- Bridget Jones's Diary, a novel and feature film
References
- ↑ "Definition of Bridget | Dictionary.com". www.dictionary.com. Retrieved 2023-03-15.
- ↑ "Bridget name Meaning and Origin". babys.name. Retrieved 2023-03-15.
- ↑ "Popular Baby Names". www.ssa.gov. Retrieved 2023-03-15.