Baby Names Girl Names Meaning of the Name Brigit Updated June 5, 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: Bridget, Charlotte, Claire, Anika, Abigail, Astrid, Caroline, Gavin, Benjamin, Leif, Oliver, Jack, Finn, Gabriel Names like Brigit: Barakat, Brigette, Barkhad, Bright, Brigitta, Brighid, Brykita, Brigid, Brygida, Birkita, Brigitte, Briseida, Birgit 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