Brigit Name Meaning

The name Brigit is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Brígid, meaning "exalted one" or "high goddess". It is also the anglicized form of the name Brigid, which was the name of an ancient Celtic goddess associated with fertility, wisdom, poetry, and fire.

Famous personalities with the name Brigit include:
1. Brigit Forsyth - A Scottish actress known for her role as Thelma Ferris in the sitcom "Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads?" between 1973-1974.
2. Brigitte Bardot - A French actress, singer, and fashion model who gained international fame in the 1950s and 1960s.