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Baby Name Bridget |
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| Meaning of Bridget - What does the name Bridget means? |
| Pronunciation: |
| brij-it |  |
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Girl Name |
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English |
| Name Meaning: |
Anglicized form of the Gaelic Brighid, which is believed to be derived from brigh (strength). See Brighid (Irish Names). The name was borne by an ancient Celtic goddess, by St. Bridget of Kildare (451 ?—523), an Irish abbess and patron saint of Ireland, and by St. Birgitta (1302?—73), a Swedish nun and founder of the Order of the Brigittines. Shortened forms: Biddy, Bride, Bridie |
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