Breige
Girl name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Breige: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 1994.
Breige is a Scottish and Irish Gaelic form of the ancient name Brigid, which derives from the Celtic word *briganti* meaning "the exalted one." This name carries deep spiritual resonance, honouring both the pagan goddess of poetry, healing and smithcraft and the beloved fifth-century Saint Brigid of Kildare, one of Ireland's three patron saints. The saint's cult spread across Scotland, giving rise to many place names such as Kilbride ("church of Brigid") in Lanarkshire. Famous bearers include the medieval Gaelic poet Brighid NicMhathain, though Breige remains considerably less common than its anglicised equivalents Bridget or Brigitte. In Scotland today, Breige is a rare but distinctive choice, offering a lyrical link to Celtic heritage while standing out from more familiar variants.
Girl 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19943 babies
- Latest (1994)
- #6293 babies
- Total births
- 3since 1994
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y