Strength, power
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Bridget is listed in our catalog as a girl name. Its listed meaning is "Strength, power". Listed origin: Irish.
BRIJ-it
Catalog phonetic spelling
In 2024, Bridget ranked #703 in US Social Security name records for female births. This is the latest verified year in our catalog, not a live ranking.
| Birth year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2020 | #749 |
| 2021 | #721 |
| 2022 | #793 |
| 2023 | #747 |
| 2024 | #703 |
Source: Social Security Administration. US data is not a worldwide measure of usage. Missing years are not zero births.
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Bridget is listed in our catalog as a girl name. Its listed meaning is "Strength, power". Listed origin: Irish.
Our catalog's pronunciation guide is BRIJ-it. Pronunciation can vary by language and family.
In 2024, Bridget ranked #703 in US Social Security name records for female births. This is the latest verified year in our catalog, not a live ranking.
Ideas to try include Bridge. These are suggestions, not a measure of usage.
Try Bridget Rose, Bridget Grace, Bridget Marie, Bridget Jane aloud with your surname. These pairings are subjective suggestions.
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