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Bridgette Girl

Popularity: #866 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationBRID-jet / /ˈbrɪdʒɪt/

Irish; Latin

Meaning

Irish: exalted one; Latin: strength

Historical & Cultural Background

Bridgette is derived from the Irish name Brighid, which is associated with the goddess of poetry, healing, and fertility in Celtic mythology. The name has been popular in various forms across different cultures, particularly in Ireland. It gained prominence in the Christian tradition through Saint Brigid, one of Ireland's patron saints. The name has also been adopted in various languages with slight variations.

Trend Summary

Bridgette has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable resurgence in recent years.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Bridget
  • Bridgit
  • Bridgitt

International Variants

  • Brigida (Italian)
  • Brigette (French)
  • Brigida (Spanish)

Famous people named Bridgette

Bridgette Wilson is an American actress and singer known for her roles in films such as 'Mortal Kombat' and 'The Wedding Planner'.

Bridgette Bardot was a French actress and singer who became an international sex symbol in the 1950s and 1960s.

Bridgette O'Neill is a notable Irish author recognized for her contributions to contemporary literature.

Bridgette K. McGowan is an American educator and advocate for women's rights in STEM fields.

Fictional characters named Bridgette

Bridgette is a character in the animated series 'Total Drama Island', known for her athleticism and competitive spirit.

Bridgette is a character in the video game series 'Danganronpa', recognized for her intelligence and strategic thinking.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Bridgette was first seen in the United States in 1943. Bridgette has ranked as high as #630 nationally, which occurred in 1970, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Florida, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Bridgette has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Bridgette (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 8
38%
CA 7
33%
OH 6
29%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19435
19447
19467
194710
194810
194913
195015
195117
195227
195337
195431
195547
195650
195768
1958196
1959294
1960374
1961376
1962447
1963458
1964472
1965494
1966612
1967575
1968563
1969591
1970629
1971495
1972541
1973595
1974445
1975454
1976425
1977431
1978397
1979405
1980436
1981446
1982443
1983460
1984484
1985496
1986499
1987487
1988588
1989563
1990569
1991524
1992416
1993536
1994476
1995426
1996398
1997314
1998346
1999283
2000252
2001234
2002217
2003252
2004207
2005210
2006217
2007187
2008182
2009204
2010174
2011179
2012190
2013172
2014151
2015146
2016130
2017122
201897
201999
202077
202166
202285
202378
202484