Brighde
Girl name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Brighde: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 2001.
Brighde is the Scottish Gaelic form of the ancient Celtic name Brigit, meaning “exalted one” or “high goddess,” rooted in a pre-Christian deity of fire, poetry, and healing. Most famously, the name belongs to St. Brigid of Kildare (c. 451–525), one of Ireland’s patron saints, known for her compassion and founding of monastic communities. In modern Scotland, Brighde Chaimbeul is a celebrated Gaelic singer and culture bearer. The name’s spiritual and place associations are strong: numerous churches and wells across Scotland and Ireland are dedicated to St. Brigid, notably St Bride’s in Glasgow. A tender variant is Bridie, often used as a shortened form, while the name itself carries a quiet, radiant strength that feels both ancient and enduringly fresh.
Girl 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20013 babies
- Latest (2001)
- #6273 babies
- Total births
- 3since 2001
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y