Brighid
Discover the meaning and origin of the name Brighid
Brighid
Brighid is an irish girl's name meaning "An Irish name meaning strong or the bearer of light. It is famously associated with the Celtic goddess and the patron saint of Ireland.".
With irish roots, Brighid is a girl name that means "An Irish name meaning strong or the bearer of light. It is famously associated with the Celtic goddess and the patron saint of Ireland.". It has 2 syllables.
- Origin
- irish
- Gender
- Girl
- Syllables
- 2
Meaning compiled from public name lists.
Meaning
An Irish name meaning strong or the bearer of light. It is famously associated with the Celtic goddess and the patron saint of Ireland.
Popularity
Quick answers about Brighid
What does Brighid mean?
Brighid is a girl name of irish origin meaning "An Irish name meaning strong or the bearer of light. It is famously associated with the Celtic goddess and the patron saint of Ireland.".
Is Brighid a rare name?
Yes. Brighid does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.
Names with a similar meaning to Brighid
Brighid means "An Irish name meaning strong or the bearer of light. It is famously associated with the Celtic goddess and the patron saint of Ireland." — these names share that spirit.
- Liam — "Strong-willed warrior and protector" (irish)
- Ethan — "Strong, firm, enduring" (hebrew)
- Christopher — "Bearer of Christ" (greek)
- Oliver — "Olive tree, peace bearer" (latin)
- Lucas — "Bringer of light" (greek)
- Ella — "Light; all" (english)
- Luke — "Light-giving, luminous" (greek)
- Nora — "Honor, light" (irish)
Questions parents ask about Brighid
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