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GirlPronounced French /bʁi.ʒit/; German /bʁi.ˈɡɪ.tə/Dutch language family

Brigitte

French and German form of Bridget.

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Brigitte is a girl name.

Pronunciation: French /bʁi.ʒit/; German /bʁi.ˈɡɪ.tə/.

GenderGirl
PronunciationFrench /bʁi.ʒit/; German /bʁi.ˈɡɪ.tə/
Language familyDutch

Meaning and history

French and German form of Bridget. A famous bearer is the French model and actress Brigitte Bardot (1934-2025).

Notes and context

Usage: french, german, dutch

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