Brighid
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Brighid first appeared in US Social Security records in 1975.
Over 524 babies have been named Brighid in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Brighid is past its peak , currently ranked #34,250 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #34,250
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Brighid
Brighid is a girl name .
Brighid is currently ranked #34,250 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Brighid include Bri, Brig, Brigy, Brigie, Hid, Hidy, Hidie, Bry, Brie, and Brikins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Brighid include Brighton, Brigitte, Brigid . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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