Bridgette

Meaning of Bridgette

Bridgette means "strength" or "exalted one". It's derived from the name of a powerful Celtic goddess.

Bridgette has Irish roots — browse every Irish baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Bridgette

After ranking as high as #878 in 2000, Bridgette has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Bridgette

• Brigitte Bardot
  French actress and singer
• Bridget Fonda
  American actress
• Bridget Moynahan
  American actress and model
• Bridget Regan
  American actress
• Bridget Carleton
  Canadian basketball player

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Questions about the name Bridgette

What does the name Bridgette mean?

Bridgette means bridgette means "strength" or "exalted one". it's derived from the name of a powerful celtic goddess, and it comes from Irish origins.

Is Bridgette a boy's or a girl's name?

Bridgette is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Bridgette?

Bridgette did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Bridgette most popular?

Bridgette peaked at #878 in 2000.