Brida

Brida is a female first name that is considered a diminutive of Brigitte. This, in turn, is the German variant of the Irish name Brigida, which has its origins in the Celtic sun goddess Brighid. The name can be directly translated into German as 'the Exalted', 'the Divine', and 'the High'.

What does the name Brida mean?

The name Brida is a diminutive of Brigitte, which comes from the Irish Brigida and ultimately traces back to the Celtic goddess Brighid. In German, it translates to 'the Exalted', 'the Divine', and 'the High'. The origin of the name lies in Old Irish and Celtic, derived from the Celtic term bríg or briganti, meaning 'high', 'powerful', 'exalted', and 'divine'. Saint Brigid of Kildare was active in the 5th and 6th centuries and is still revered today as the national saint of Ireland. Her fame led to the name becoming particularly popular in England and Ireland. Numerous Irish and Scottish missionaries brought her cult to Germany in the early Middle Ages, which spread the name primarily in western and southern Germany. Other variants of the name include Biddy, Bigga, Briddy, and Brigga.

How do you pronounce Brida?

Brida has a distinctive two-syllable sound. It is typically pronounced as 'Bri-da' [ˈbʁiːda] and begins with a strong consonant cluster. The open '-da' provides a gentle conclusion to the name. Overall, Brida conveys a down-to-earth, clear, and friendly impression.

When is the name day of Brida?

Brida celebrates her name day on February 1, July 23, and October 8.

Popularity

In Germany, Brida is among the popular first names. Currently, it ranks 1,921st in the list of most common female baby names. Its best ranking was in 2022, reaching 1,047th place. Over the last ten years, Brida has been given as a first name around 160 times, placing it 1,862nd in the ten-year statistics. For the period from 2010 to 2024, it ranks 2,350th.

Nicknames & pet names

Brie

Famous people

• Brida (female main character in 'Last Kingdom')