Brighid is a girl's name of Irish origin meaning “The name of the goddess of poetry, healing, and fertility; associated with fire and light..” With 2 syllables, it is short and easy to say. Common nicknames include Bree, Giddy. As of 2026, Brighid ranks #944 among girls' names in the United States and is currently rising in popularity. Its highest US ranking was #751 in 1975.
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BREE-id
Phonetic spelling
Currently #944 among US baby names.
* Based on US Social Security Administration birth-registration data
Brighid means “The name of the goddess of poetry, healing, and fertility; associated with fire and light..” It is a girl's name of Irish origin.
Brighid is pronounced BREE-id.
Brighid is most commonly used as a girl's name.
Brighid currently ranks #944 among girls' names in the United States.
Popular nicknames for Brighid include Bree, Giddy.
Middle names that pair well with Brighid include Brighid Maeve, Brighid Rose, Brighid Niamh.
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