Baby Names Girl Names Meaning of the Name Birgit Updated March 6, 2026 by Jennifer M. Birgit Gender: Female Origin: Scandinavian Meaning: Celtic Goddess ♥ Add to my Namelist What is the meaning of the name Birgit? The name Birgit is primarily a female name of Scandinavian origin that means Celtic Goddess. People who like the name Birgit also like: Bettina, Beatrix, Aura, Ambrosia, Annika, Charlize, Arwen Names like Birgit: Brigitta, Barkhad, Brigette, Barakat, Bright, Briseida, Brigit, Brykita, Brighid, Birkita, Brygida, Brigitte, Brigid Stats for the Name Birgit Birgit is currently not in the top 100 on the Baby Names Popularity Charts Birgit is currently not ranked in U.S. births