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Irish
"strength or exalted one"
Technically a pet form of Brigid and very commonly heard in Ireland, but pronunciation problems complicate Bride as a name choice in America.
Estonian diminutive of Piritta, Finnish
"strength; exalted one"
The Estonian equivalent of Pirjo or Pirkko — independent nicknames for the Finnish form of Birgitta.
Irish and English diminutive of Bridget
A once very common Irish diminutive of Bridget that has unfortunately been associated since the 18th century with a pejorative slang term for an old or fussy woman.
Bridget variation that's the root of the unattractive nickname Biddy. Bedelia is another spelling.
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.
Irish form of Bridget
Pronounced 'breed', this is among the common Irish names for girls in the Emerald Isle, but would have major pronunciation problems in the US. Better to stick with Bridget.
Hebrew
"God is exalted"
Unisex name from the Old Testament, perhaps an underused alternative to Isaiah.
Finnish variation of Birgitta
A gentler form of Birgitta, linked to either Irish Bridget or Norse Birger, Piritta is a spirited Finnish name, which leads to short forms Pirjo, Pikko, and Pipsa.
Japanese
"exalted"
English and Scottish diminutive of Bridget, Irish
"strength, exalted one"
Vintage short form of Bridget, very rarely still heard in Irish Catholic communities.
"exalted one"
Interesting Irish diminutive of Bridget or Bríd.
Diminutive of Piritta, Finnish
Cute and quirky nickname that stands on its own in Finland.
Turkish from Arabic
"noble, generous, supreme, exalted"
A rising doubled-barreled name in the Turkish Top 100.
Turkish, Azerbaijani
Written with a dotted I in Turkish and Azerbaijani, this name derives from a rare Arabic name.