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Origin: Gaelic

Meaning: Exalted one; Strength

Help baby go from strength to strength with the name Brigida! This feminine name of Gaelic and Irish origin means both “exalted one” and “strength.” With a name like this, your little powerhouse is sure to face every obstacle head-on. Brigida derives from the ever-popular name Bridget but brings something slightly more original to the mix. Some famous namesakes include the Italian soprano singer Bridiga Banti and the likes of the mystical Blessed Brigida of Jesus, the patron for widows,