Baby Names Girl Names Meaning of the Name Brigit Updated February 7, 2026 by Jennifer M. Brigit Gender: Female Origin: Scandinavian Meaning: Exalted, Lofty ♥ Add to my Namelist What is the meaning of the name Brigit? The name Brigit is primarily a female name of Scandinavian origin that means Exalted, Lofty. People who like the name Brigit also like: Astrid, Caroline, Claire, Charlotte, Anika, Bridget, Abigail, Liam, Gabriel, Thomas, Benjamin, Oliver, Gavin, Jack Names like Brigit: Brygida, Brigitte, Barakat, Brigitta, Briseida, Brigette, Birkita, Barkhad, Brighid, Bright, Birgit, Brykita, Brigid Stats for the Name Brigit Brigit is currently not in the top 100 on the Baby Names Popularity Charts Brigit is currently not ranked in U.S. births