Bríd
/bʲɾʲiːdʲ/feminine
The English name Bridget is translated into Irish as Bríd.
Bríd is the Irish feminine given name for Bridget.
Meaning: female given name (name)
Which one should you use?
Bríd is the standard form, while Brideen serves as an informal diminutive and Breeda is a regional variation.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Breeda is a regional variation of the name Bridget.
How do you pronounce it?
/bʲɾʲiːdʲ/
Did you know?
- The name Bríd shares a root with the ancient Celtic goddess Brigid, who presided over poetry, healing and smithcraft.
- On the feast day of Saint Brigid, people traditionally weave 'Brigid's crosses' from reeds or straw to protect their homes.
- The name Bríd is linguistically linked to the 'Brigantes', a powerful ancient Celtic tribe in what is now Northern England and Southern Scotland.
Examples in context
- An bhfuil Bridie ag teacht chuig an gcóisir?Is Bridie coming to the party?
- Chonaic mé Bríd ar an mbóthar.I saw Bridget on the road.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a mutual friend in a cafe.
- SaoirseAn bhfuil Bríd anseo?Is Bridget here?
- ConorNíl sí anseo anois.She is not here now.
- SaoirseAn bhfuil a fhios agat an bhfuil Bríd ag obair?Do you know if Bridget is working?
- ConorTá Bríd ag obair anocht.Bridget is working tonight.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “bridget” translations and entries Bríd, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
