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Bridget

Pronunciation: [ br-IHJ-uht ]

Boy Name #10,434 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Bridget is a boy name, recorded for 8 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced br-IHJ-uht.

Parents who love the name Bridget often also consider Bridget, Bruce, Bryant .

Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#10,434
Total SSA Count
8

Alternative Spellings

Nicknames

Bri Bry Briie Bridie

Also a Girl Name

Bridget is also used as a girl name, ranked #704.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bridget

Is Bridget a boy or girl name?
Bridget is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #10434. As a girl name, it is ranked #704. Bridget is more commonly used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Bridget?
Bridget is pronounced br-IHJ-uht.
How popular is the name Bridget?
Bridget is currently ranked #10434 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Bridget?
Common nicknames for Bridget include Bri, Bry, Briie, and Bridie.
Is Bridget a common or rare name?
Bridget is an uncommon name, ranked #10434 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Bridget

Bridget is a boy name .

Is Bridget a boy or girl name? Bridget is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #10,434 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #704. Bridget is more commonly used as a girl name.

Bridget is currently ranked #10,434 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Bridget include Bri, Bry, Briie, and Bridie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Bridget include Bridger . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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