Brigitte
Brigitte is the German female given name for Brigitte.
Brigitte is a female given name.
Which one should you use?
While Brigitte is the standard form, Britta is a common diminutive used in casual settings and Brigi is a shortened, more intimate way of addressing someone with this name.
Did you know?
- The name Brigitte is the German version of the Irish name Brighid, which was associated with the goddess of fire, poetry and smithcraft.
- The name Brigitte shares a linguistic root with the word bright, as both derive from an ancient Celtic word meaning 'exalted one' or 'high'.
- The name's popularity in Germany was heavily influenced by the fame of the French actress Brigitte Bardot, who became a cultural icon of freedom and style in the post-war era.
Examples in context
- Bist du mit Brigitte befreundet?Is Brigitte your friend?This sentence shows how to ask if someone is friends with Brigitte.Tatoeba #11506544 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #2719366 by sundown
- Brigitte ist ein niederländischer Name.Brigitte is a Dutch name.This sentence notes that Brigitte is a Dutch name.Tatoeba #1087975 by Katheriinne, translation #1087968 by CN
- Guten Tag, Brigitte. Es freut mich, Sie kennenzulernen.Good day, Brigitte. It is a pleasure to meet you.
- Brigi, kannst du mir bitte helfen, diesen Brief zu schreiben?Brigi, can you please help me write this letter?
- Brigitte arbeitet heute im Büro.Brigitte is working in the office today.
Example conversation
Lukas and Julia are talking about their mutual friend.
- LukasHast du Brigitte gestern gesehen?Did you see Brigitte yesterday?
- JuliaJa, ich habe sie im Park getroffen.Yes, I met her in the park.
- LukasWie geht es ihr?How is she?
- JuliaSie ist sehr glücklich.She is very happy.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry Brigitte, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
