Exalted one or strength
Brigida is the Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese form of the Old Irish name Brighid. It is derived from the noun 'brigh', which refers to power, vigor, and high status. In Celtic mythology, the name is associated with the goddess of fire, poetry, and wisdom.
Less common today
Brigida isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #9,077 in 1997.
Influential Brazilian multimedia artist
Saint and mystic, patron saint of Sweden
Portuguese educator and founder of religious orders
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
