Bridgette
Meaning
variant spelling of Bridget, from Irish Brighid, 'exalted one'
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Bridgette peaked in the 1960s and the 2020s in nearly equal measure.
When you meet Bridgette
Most people given the name Bridgette in the United States were born between 1960 and 1999. The Bridgette you meet today is most often in her 30s or 40s.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Bridgette deep dive
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