Brigitte
Meaning of Brigitte
Brigitte is a popular feminine name with French and German origins. In French, it is pronounced as bree-ZHEET (/briːˈʒit/), while in German, it is pronounced as BRIH-ge-tuh (/brih-ˈgɛtə/). Variations of the name include Bridget and Brigette.
In the United States, Brigitte has been given to newborn girls for many years. The name's popularity has fluctuated over time but has remained relatively steady. In recent years, Brigitte has ranked between 2705 and 3251 in terms of occurrence among newborns. The highest point of popularity for the name was in 1966 when it ranked 283 in occurrence.
Brigitte carries an elegant and sophisticated association due to its French origin. It brings to mind images of classic beauty and grace. With its German variation, the name also evokes strength and resilience. Overall, Brigitte is a timeless choice for parents seeking a name that exudes both charm and character.
Pronunciation
French
- Pronunced as bree-ZHEET (/briːˈʒit/)
German
- Pronunced as BRIH-ge-tuh (/brih-ˈgɛtə/)
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Notable People Named Brigitte
| Brigitte Bardot, also known as B.B., is a French animal rights activist and former actress, singer, and model, who was a prominent figure in the sexual revolution of the 1950s–1970s. |
| Brigitte Nielsen is a Danish actress, model, and singer known for her roles in films like Red Sonja and Rocky IV, as well as her marriage to Sylvester Stallone. |
| Brigitte Gabriel is a Lebanese-American conservative activist, author, and founder of ACT for America, known for her criticism of Islam. |
| Brigitte Macron - Brigitte Marie-Claude Macron is a former teacher from France, known for being the wife of Emmanuel Macron, the current president of France. |
| Brigitte Mira was a renowned German actress known for her work in theater and film, often collaborating with Rainer Werner Fassbinder. |
| Brigitte Horney was a renowned German theatre and film actress, known for her portrayal of Empress Katherine the Great in the 1943 version of Baron Münchhausen. |
| Brigitte Bako is a Canadian actress, producer, and writer known for her roles in films like "One Good Cop" and "Strange Days," as well as her lead role in the comedy series "G-Spot." |
| Brigitte Florence Fossey is a renowned French actress. |
| Brigitte Ann Foster-Hylton OD is a Jamaican 100m hurdler and the World Champion over 100m hurdles in 2009. |
| Brigitte Merlano - Brigitte María Merlano Pájaro is a Colombian hurdler who competed in the Women's 100 metres hurdles at the 2012 Summer Olympics. |
| Brigitte Le Brethon is a French politician and member of The Republicans, born in Campeaux, Calvados, France. |
| Brigitte Berendonk is a German athlete who competed in the women's discus throw at the 1968 and 1972 Summer Olympics. |
| Brigitte Bandit is an American drag queen and activist from Austin, Texas. |
| Brigitte Oertel is a German fencer who competed at the 1972 and 1976 Summer Olympics and won a silver medal in the team foil at the 1977 World Fencing Championships. |
| Brigitte Groh was a German figure skater who participated in the pairs event at the 1988 Winter Olympics. |
