Bridey

Anglicized variation of Gaelic Brighid

"strength or exalted one"

Bridey Origin and Meaning

The name Bridey is a girl's name.

Bridey is a charming feminine name with Irish origins, functioning as a diminutive form of Bridget or the Irish Brighid. The name derives from the Celtic goddess Brighid, who was associated with poetry, healing, and smithcraft. Later, it became connected to Saint Brigid of Kildare, one of Ireland's patron saints. Bridey carries the warmth and approachability of a nickname while standing confidently as a given name in its own right. It retains the Irish heritage of Bridget but with a more informal, friendly quality. The name has a sweet, vintage feel that aligns with the trend toward shorter, nostalgic names. While never extremely common, Bridey occasionally appears in Irish families and literature, including the famous 'Bridey Murphy' reincarnation case that captured public attention in the 1950s.

The name Bridey in Pop Culture

• "The Search for Bridey Murphy" (1956) bestselling book by Morey Bernstein
• Bridey character on TV's "The Family"