Brigette

Brigette is a lovely baby name for girls. As one of multiple variations of the classic Irish name, Brigette was a hallmark of the 1960s and 1970s. Brigette is the name of a character in the Pokemon Adventures franchise, and Brigette Hartson was also a protagonist of the Three Sisters Torn regency series. Keep reading to learn more about this name.

Meaning of the name Brigette:

Old Gaelic: Power, strength
Old Irish: Exalted one

Origin of the name Brigette:

Brigette is an alternative spelling of the name Bridget. This Gaelic name derives from the Celtic element brÍgh (meaning “power” or “strength”). In Ireland, Bridget is also a tribute to the supreme goddess BrÍghid (meaning “exalted one” or “queen of heaven”).

Symbolism of the name Brigette:

Brigette is a variation of Bridget. This name combines the Celtic root brÍgh (meaning “power” or “strength”) with the feminine suffix -ette. In Irish mythology, the supreme goddess Brigid was the deity of hearth, home, poetry, and childbirth. This goddess was also a patron of guerilla warfare, and her followers became known as brigands. The symbol of Brigid was the triskele (three-legged cross).

Style of the name Brigette:

Classic

Gender of the name Brigette:

Brigette is a girl's name.

Pronunciation of the name Brigette:

BRIH-jet

Number of syllables in the name Brigette:

Two

Emotion evoked from the name Brigette:

The name Brigette evokes feelings of vigor and virtue.

Alternative spellings for the name Brigette:

• Bridget 
• Brigit
• Bridgette 
• Brigitte 
• Brighid
• Brigid 
• Brigitta
• Birgitta
• Brydjette

Nicknames for the name Brigette:

• Brig
• Bridge
• Brie 
• Brit
• Biddy

Popularity of the name Brigette:

According to the Social Security Administration index, Brigette was the 10,165th most popular baby name for girls in 2020.

Related names for the name Brigette:

• Bette
• Bettie
• Bernadette
• Bernadine 
• Birdie
• Brunhilde
• Bree
• Brunette
• Bronte 
• Bonnie 

Great middle names for Brigette and their meanings:

• Amora (love, blackberry, mulberry, eagle)
• Bianca (white, fair)
• Corrine (maiden)
• Elowen (elm tree)
• Evangeline (good news)
• Fawn (young deer)
• Lois (superior, best, most desirable)
• Marlowe (lake remnant)
• Neon (new)
• Patrice (noblewoman, patrician, aristocrat)
• Rose (red flower)
• Zanthe (golden, yellow)

Famous people with the name Brigette:

• Brigette Allen (ecological activist)
• Brigette Bruno (actress)
• Brigette Neita Bailey (psychotherapist)
• Brigette Barrager (artist)
• Brigette Cooper (fashion model)
• Brigette Tasha Hyacinth (artificial intelligence expert)
• Brigette Hassan Lubin (television producer)
• Brigette Lundy Paine (actress)
• Brigette Paroissien (stunt performer)
• Brigette West (television personality)

Brigette in popular culture:

• Brigette (character in the Pokemon Adventures franchise)
• Brigette Hartson (character in the Three Sisters Torn regency series by Aurora Hills)