Brida Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: BREE-duh //ˈbriːdə//
Origin: Irish; Old English
Meaning: exalted one (Irish); goddess (Old English)
Historical & Cultural Background
In Irish mythology, Brida is associated with the goddess of fertility and the earth. The name has roots in the Old English word for 'goddess,' reflecting its significance in early medieval England.
The name has been used in various forms across Celtic cultures, often linked to themes of strength and divinity.
Famous people named Brida
In this section, you will find notable people named Brida. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Brida who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
We also feature individuals named Brida who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.
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Brida O'Connell — Irish author.
Brida O'Neill — Irish poet.
Fictional characters named Brida
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Brida — 'The Last Kingdom' series.
Sibling suggestions
If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Brida, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Brida was first seen in the United States in 2019.
Brida has ranked as high as #1376 nationally, which occurred in 2022, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Brida has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Brida is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Brida was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Brida
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Brida.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 7 |
| 2023 | 9 |
| 2022 | 17 |
| 2021 | 8 |
| 2020 | 10 |
| 2019 | 7 |