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Brid

Girl name · Celtic · Gaelic · Irish

Meaningexalted one · Irish

Brid is a Celtic and Gaelic girl name meaning “exalted one”, with Irish roots. Irish names are loved for their lilting sound and their links to Celtic saints and legends. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds short and punchy, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with a longer middle name.

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Fewer than 5 US babies a year get this name, so SSA doesn't list it. That makes it truly rare.

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Brid

Brid is a girl name of Celtic, Gaelic and Irish origin meaning “exalted one”. Short and strong, it's said in a single beat with a crisp finish, so it pairs easily with a longer middle name. It's a rare choice in the US, so your child is unlikely to meet another Brid at school.

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Questions about the name Brid

What does the name Brid mean?

Brid means “exalted one” and comes from Irish. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Aaliyah (“exalted”), Ali (“exalted, lofty”), Alia (“exalted, high”) and Bridget (“exalted one”).

What is the origin of the name Brid?

Brid is Celtic, Gaelic and Irish in origin. Names often travel between languages and cultures, which is why Brid turns up in more than one tradition. Other Celtic names to consider are Evelyn (“possibly desired”), Hazel (“hazel tree”), Isla (“from Islay”) and Riley (“rye clearing”).

Is Brid a boy or girl name?

Brid is a girl name.

What names are similar to Brid?

If you like Brid, you might also like Aaliyah, Ali, Alia and Bridget.

What should I know before naming my baby Brid?

Brid is a Celtic and Gaelic girl name meaning “exalted one”, with Irish roots. Irish names are loved for their lilting sound and their links to Celtic saints and legends. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds short and punchy, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with a longer middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.