TheNameDBBrigid
FeminineMeaning
Exalted one or high goddess.
Etymology
Brigid derives from the Celtic goddess Brigantia, whose name comes from the Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'high' or 'exalted.' The name was Christianized through Saint Brigid of Kildare, one of Ireland's patron saints.
About the Name Brigid
Brigid is one of Ireland's most significant names, rooted in pre-Christian Celtic mythology and later sanctified through Christian tradition. The name carries powerful associations with Irish identity and spiritual heritage.