Bridgette

At a Glance: Name: Bridgette – Meaning: form of Bridget: 'high, exalted one' – Origin: French-flavored variant of Bridget – Gender: used for both boys and girls – Pronunciation: BRIJ-it

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Bridgette is a French-flavored variant of Bridget, carrying that name's meaning of 'high, exalted one.' It's a name with real history in the U.S., tracked by the Social Security Administration going back to 1943. If you're drawn to Bridget but want a softer, more French-styled spelling, Bridgette fits that exact niche.

Meaning & Origin of Bridgette

Meaning: Form of Bridget: 'high, exalted one'.

Origin: French-flavored variant of Bridget.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Bridgette

Phonetic: BRIJ-it   IPA: /ˈbrɪdʒɪt/

Popularity of Bridgette

Bridgette peaked in 1973, when 595 baby girls were given the name and it ranked #356 nationally. By 2024 it had fallen far from that high point, ranking #2232 with just 84 babies given the name.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1943–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Bridgette mean?

Form of Bridget: ‘high, exalted one’. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Bridgette)

How do you pronounce Bridgette?

Bridgette is pronounced BRIJ-it (IPA: /ˈbrɪdʒɪt/).

Is Bridgette a popular name right now?

Bridgette peaked at #356 in 1973 and is ranked #2232 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1943–2024.)

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