BEDELIA  

Gender: F
Origin: Irish
Meaning: "strength, power"

This fanciful Irish extension of Bridget is known here through the wacky Amelia Bedelia books for kids -- an association your child may or may not like.

Nicknames & Variations:
Bidelia, Biddy, Bridget, Bedeelia, Delia

Bedelia is being discussed in our message boards:

• i have 3 boys and need help with a girls name!!!
• Sibling names for Griffin - Looking for ideas!
• girl name to go with brother Jack
• Mae as a First Name
• Cute nn for Bridget

Read Nameberry blog posts about Bedelia:

• WELSH NAMES: Beyond Gwyneth and Griffin