Brigida Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: BREE-jih-dah /ˈbrɪdʒɪdə/
Origin: Latin; Irish
Meaning: Latin: exalted one; Irish: strength
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Brigida has its roots in the Old Irish name Brighid, which is derived from the Proto-Celtic *Brigantī, meaning 'the exalted one' or 'the high one.' This name is associated with the goddess Brigid, a significant figure in Celtic mythology, revered for her associations with fertility, healing, poetry, and the forge. The name was Latinized as Brigida in the early medieval period, particularly as Christianity spread through the Celtic regions, leading to the adoption of the name in various forms across Europe, including the Latin Brigida and the Old Norse Brygida.
Brigida gained prominence through the veneration of Saint Brigid of Kildare, who lived in the 5th century. She is one of Ireland's patron saints and is celebrated for her piety and miracles.
Her life and legacy were documented in various hagiographies, notably the 'Life of St. Brigid,' which contributed to the name's spread throughout the Christian world.
The name was further popularized by the establishment of numerous churches and monasteries dedicated to her, particularly in Ireland and later in other parts of Europe. Culturally, Brigida has been associated with themes of light and inspiration, reflecting the qualities attributed to the goddess Brigid.
The name has endured in various forms across different cultures, often linked to concepts of strength and virtue. In some traditions, the name is celebrated on February 1st, coinciding with the ancient festival of Imbolc, which marks the beginning of spring and honors the goddess Brigid.
The name's historical and cultural significance has allowed it to remain a meaningful choice across generations, embodying both spiritual and cultural heritage.
Famous people named Brigida
In this section, you will find notable people named Brigida. 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 Brigida who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
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Brigida de la Torre is a Spanish actress best known for her roles in La casa de los espíritus, El amor en tiempos de guerra, and La mujer de tu vida.
Sibling suggestions
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Similar names
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Brigida was first seen in the United States in 1911.
Brigida has ranked as high as #5505 nationally, which occurred in 1975, and has been most popular in Texas, California, and New York.
In the past 5 years the name Brigida has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Brigida 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 Brigida was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
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 Brigida.
| Year | Total Births | Girl |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 5 | 5 |
| 2007 | 9 | 9 |
| 2006 | 7 | 7 |
| 2005 | 7 | 7 |
| 2002 | 9 | 9 |
| 2001 | 10 | 10 |
| 1997 | 9 | 9 |
| 1995 | 8 | 8 |
| 1993 | 8 | 8 |
| 1990 | 7 | 7 |
| 1989 | 8 | 8 |
| 1988 | 10 | 10 |
| 1987 | 6 | 6 |
| 1986 | 5 | 5 |
| 1985 | 11 | 11 |
| 1984 | 12 | 12 |
| 1983 | 5 | 5 |
| 1982 | 10 | 10 |
| 1981 | 7 | 7 |
| 1980 | 11 | 11 |
| 1979 | 8 | 8 |
| 1978 | 14 | 14 |
| 1977 | 9 | 9 |
| 1976 | 14 | 14 |
| 1975 | 19 | 19 |
| 1974 | 12 | 12 |
| 1973 | 11 | 11 |
| 1972 | 8 | 8 |
| 1971 | 12 | 12 |
| 1970 | 11 | 11 |
| 1969 | 17 | 17 |
| 1968 | 9 | 9 |
| 1967 | 9 | 9 |
| 1966 | 12 | 12 |
| 1965 | 11 | 11 |
| 1964 | 7 | 7 |
| 1963 | 10 | 10 |
| 1962 | 8 | 8 |
| 1961 | 10 | 10 |
| 1960 | 14 | 14 |
| 1959 | 7 | 7 |
| 1958 | 12 | 12 |
| 1956 | 5 | 5 |
| 1953 | 5 | 5 |
| 1952 | 6 | 6 |
| 1950 | 7 | 7 |
| 1949 | 7 | 7 |
| 1948 | 7 | 7 |
| 1947 | 6 | 6 |
| 1945 | 5 | 5 |
| 1936 | 6 | 6 |
| 1935 | 5 | 5 |
| 1931 | 10 | 10 |
| 1930 | 10 | 10 |
| 1929 | 8 | 8 |
| 1928 | 14 | 14 |
| 1927 | 12 | 12 |
| 1926 | 11 | 11 |
| 1925 | 12 | 12 |
| 1924 | 13 | 13 |
| 1923 | 14 | 14 |
| 1922 | 8 | 8 |
| 1921 | 10 | 10 |
| 1920 | 6 | 6 |
| 1919 | 10 | 10 |
| 1918 | 11 | 11 |
| 1917 | 6 | 6 |
| 1916 | 6 | 6 |
| 1915 | 6 | 6 |
| 1914 | 6 | 6 |
| 1913 | 6 | 6 |
| 1912 | 7 | 7 |
| 1911 | 7 | 7 |
Top States for Brigida (2006)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |