Bridget is an Irish female name derived from the Gaelic noun brígh, meaning "power, strength, vigor, virtue".

[3] In German and Scandinavian countries, the popularity of the name spread due to Saint Bridget of Sweden.

In the Irish language, the name is spelled Bríd or Brighid, pronounced [bʲɾʲiːdʲ].

In the Scottish Gaelic language, the name is spelled Brìghde, pronounced [ˈpɾʲiːʝtʲə].

It has been steadily used in the United States throughout the 20th and 21st centuries, though never among the top 100 most popular names for girls.