Bridgette: Meaning, Popularity, Origin of Baby Name Bridgette | Girls
Origin of the name Bridget:
Anglicized from of the Gaelic BrÍghid, which is believed to be derived from brÍgh (strength). The name was borne by an ancient Celtic goddess, by St. Bridget of Kildar (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.
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Hello! I have 3 friends named Bridget!
1. Brigitte Dalilah Ellyngsworth
2. Bridgett Louise Perri
3. Brydget Emmalee OlsseBrigitte dalilah's nickname is Bri(pronounced bree)
bridgett Louise's nickname is jett (for brid*GETT*)
brydget Emmalee's nickname is bee(for *B*rydget and for *B*rydget *E*mmalee= BE)- Meanings and history of the name Bridgette: | Edit
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A character from the 'Total Drama' series.
Bridgette Dubois from the show "Medium"
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