The Estonian equivalent of Pirjo or Pirkko — independent nicknames for the Finnish form of Birgitta.

A rising double-barreled first name in Turkey.

Cute and quirky nickname that stands on its own in Finland.

Unisex name from the Old Testament, perhaps an underused alternative to Isaiah.

An Icelandic diminutive of Birgitta turned popular first name there, currently ranking among the Top 30 girl names in Iceland. Parent name Birgitta is either a Nordic variant of Brigitta, from the Irish Brighid "exalted one", or a feminization of the Norse masculine name Birger, meaning "help, rescue".

Brida, which may also be spelled Breda, is one of the many variations, Irish and otherwise, of the ancient saintly name Brighid. It's virtually unknown in the US, given to fewer than five baby girls in the most recent year counted.

A rising doubled-barreled name in the Turkish Top 100.

A pretty and unusual name with a multi-cultural feel — Hebrew, Greek, and a dash of Russian.

Cutesy short form of Piritta, the Finnish variation of Birgitta.

Vintage short form of Bridget, very rarely still heard in Irish Catholic communities.

Leads to sweeter short forms Pirjo and Pirkko.

Technically a pet form of Brigid and very commonly heard in Ireland, but pronunciation problems complicate Bride as a name choice in America.

Bridget variation that's the root of the unattractive nickname Biddy. Bedelia is another spelling.