Brigid

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Of Irish origin, meaning 'exalted one'. (Irish)

What does Brigid mean?

Irish: Of Irish origin, meaning 'exalted one'.. Brigid is of Irish origin, derived from the name Brighid, meaning 'exalted one' or 'goddess'.

Is Brigid a good dog name?

Not yet rated. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.

Brigid in the Pets in the City community

We don't have publishable popularity figures for Brigid in our Auckland community. This does not tell us how common the name is.

From anonymised, aggregated records of dogs at our 5 Auckland centres. Our community, not a national census.

What kind of dog does Brigid suit?

Modern

Human name

Myth & legend

Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

What the Overnight Guests Will Whisper About Brigid

As Brigid settles in for a nap, the other dogs whisper, "Do you think she dreams of leading epic adventures or just chasing her tail? Either way, she's our 'exalted one' here at nap time!"

Names similar to Brigid

Arjun — Name of a hero in Hindu mythology, meaning 'bright' or 'shining'.Dierdra — A variant of 'Deirdre', meaning 'sorrowful' in Irish.Krisha — Modern name, possibly derived from Krishna, meaning 'dark' or 'black'.Maya Rhea — Illusion or dream; goddess of illusion in Hinduism.Oisin — An Irish name meaning 'little deer'.Taurean — A name derived from Taurus, the bull constellation.Aaniyah — Meaning 'caring' or 'compassionate' in Arabic.Aanvi — Meaning 'one who is full of life' in Sanskrit.

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