Briggitte
Meaning
"strength, power"
Origin: Celtic
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #5,757
- Total SSA Count
- 22
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Brig, Gitte
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"strength, power"
Origin: Celtic
"victory of the people"
Origin: Greek
Briggitte is more popular, ranked #5757 vs #5771 for Nicol.
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Briggitte is more popular, ranked #5757 compared to Nicol at #5771 in the United States.
Briggitte means "strength, power" (Celtic origin). Nicol means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).
Briggitte is primarily a girl name. Nicol is primarily a girl name.