Birgit - name meaning and origin

The girl's name Birgit \b(i)-rgit, bir-git\ is pronounced ber-GEET. It is of Norwegian origin, and its meaning is "exalted one". Variant of Bridget. Name of an Irish saint. There was also a Saint Birgitta, who was the patron saint of Sweden. See also Britt.

Birgit has 10 variant forms: Birget, Birgetta, Birgitt, Birgitta, Birgitte, Brita, Britt, Britta, Byrget and Byrgitt.

Baby names that sound like Birgit are Brygit, Brigit, Bridgit, Birkita, Birgett and Berget.

Birgit is a common female first name and a very rare surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the girl's name Birgit. Compare Birgit with related baby names.