Brigitte
Brigitte is a Christian girl name of Irish, via French and German origin, meaning “Exalted one”.
| Meaning | Exalted one |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Irish, via French and German |
| Pronunciation | bree-ZHEET |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | France, Germany, Austria, Switzerland |
Meaning and origin of Brigitte
Brigitte is the French and German form of Brigid, from the Old Irish Brigit, usually explained as 'exalted one' or 'the high one'. Brigid was a goddess in pre-Christian Ireland and later the name of Saint Brigid of Kildare, one of Ireland's patron saints. Saint Bridget of Sweden also helped spread the name across Europe. Brigitte Bardot, the French actress, made this spelling famous worldwide.
Is Brigitte a Christian name?
Brigitte is a Christian name honouring Saint Brigid of Kildare and Saint Bridget of Sweden, though its roots reach back into Irish mythology.
How popular is Brigitte?
Very common among women in France and Germany born around the mid-twentieth century, rare for babies now.
Gifts with the name Brigitte
- Brigitte name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Brigitte baby gifts (Amazon)
- Christian baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Brigitte
Names similar to Brigitte
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Brigitte mean?
Brigitte means 'Exalted one'. It is of Irish, via French and German origin.
Is Brigitte a Christian name?
Brigitte is a Christian name honouring Saint Brigid of Kildare and Saint Bridget of Sweden, though its roots reach back into Irish mythology.
How do you pronounce Brigitte?
Brigitte is pronounced bree-ZHEET.
Is Brigitte a boy or girl name?
Brigitte is usually a girl name.