Bridget
Pronunciation: [ br-IHJ-uht ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Bridget first appeared in US Social Security records in 1968.
Over 150 babies have been named Bridget in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Bridget is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #10,434 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #10,434
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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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, Brid, Bridy, Bridie, Get, Gety, Getie, Bry, Brie, and Brikins. 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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