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Name Origin

Brigette is a feminine given name of Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic name Bríghid. It means 'exalted one' or 'strength,' and is associated with Brigid, a powerful Celtic goddess of healing, poetry, smithcraft, and childbirth.

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Famous People

Brigette Bardot (1934-)

Actress, Singer, Model

  • French fashion icon and sex symbol of the 1960s
  • Starred in films such as 'And God Created Woman' and 'Contempt'
  • Became a vocal animal rights activist later in life