Baby Names Girl Names Meaning of the Name Brigit Updated November 17, 2025 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: Abigail, Caroline, Anika, Claire, Astrid, Charlotte, Bridget, Oliver, Thomas, Liam, Benjamin, Gabriel, Jack, Gavin Names like Brigit: Briseida, Brigid, Brigitta, Brighid, Barakat, Barkhad, Brygida, Brykita, Brigitte, Birgit, Brigette, Birkita, Bright 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