Bridget

Days away from meeting our baby girl and dark horse [name_f]Bridget[/name_f] is fast becoming the forerunner on our list! I generally like more quirky and whimsical names and my partner more feminine classics however we are both love [name_f]Bridget[/name_f] with nickname [name_f]Bridie[/name_f] (also love nn Birdie)
I love the nod to our shared Celtic heritage, her strong meaning and history with ties to the Celtic goddess and saint. I also feel she works well for an early february baby with St Bridgets day/Imbolc falling today
and with her siblings
[name_f]Matilda[/name_f] [name_u]Valentine[/name_u] (Tilly) and [name_f]Aurora[/name_f] [name_f]Maeve[/name_f] (Roo/Rory)
2 combos I’m feeling are [name_f]Bridget[/name_f] [name_f]Luna[/name_f] and [name_f]Bridget[/name_f] [name_f]Pearl[/name_f] -
I am finding middle names to pair with her quite challenging though generally
One reservation i have is that she might sound potentially a bit frumpy next to her sisters names so i’d love middle name suggestions that freshen her up and gives her more sparkle and whimsy magic
Would also love to hear your thoughts on [name_f]Bridget[/name_f] generally - my guess is she’s a bit of an acquired taste and some may find her quite dated but i love that she is underused/rare right now and [name_f]Bridie[/name_f] feels quite spunky and fresh to me. I live in an area where there are alot of kids with ultra ‘unique’ and naturey names - I feel a little [name_f]Bridget[/name_f] in the mix would be quite refreshing- similarly with a little [name_f]Mary[/name_f]!

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I love, love, love [name_f]Bridget[/name_f], and do not see her as dated or frumpy at all!

I think she´s strong, stubborn, loyal, and a little wild (in a good way.) She makes me think of rocky coastlines and crashing waves, hair coming loose in the wind, barefeet, reading poetry, birds wheeling in the air, and hot tea; someone who is always daydreaming, who lives life to the fullest, and has a vivacious, dynamic personality. :ocean: :dove: :butterfly: :open_book: The nickname [name_f]Birdie[/name_f] adds a whimsical, magical sparkle to her!
I also like how she connects to your heritage and her birth month!

I think [name_f]Bridget[/name_f] [name_f]Pearl[/name_f] is lovely, I like the elegance! I would also suggest:

[name_f]Bridget[/name_f] [name_f]Paloma[/name_f]
[name_f]Bridget[/name_f] [name_f]Eloise[/name_f]
[name_f]Bridget[/name_f] [name_f]Eve[/name_f]
[name_f]Bridget[/name_f] [name_f]Gwendolyn[/name_f]
[name_f]Bridget[/name_f] Opheliaç
[name_f]Bridget[/name_f] [name_f]Selene[/name_f]
[name_f]Bridget[/name_f] [name_f]Frances[/name_f]
[name_f]Bridget[/name_f] [name_f]Lorelai[/name_f]

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Oh, [name_f]Bridie[/name_f] is the sweetest nickname, I adore her! [name_f]Bridget[/name_f] is also nice - she doesn’t feel frumpy to me, just more buttoned-up and studious, but overall classic! I like your [name_f]Bridget[/name_f] [name_f]Luna[/name_f], since it makes [name_f]Bridget[/name_f] feel more on-trend. Maybe you’d also like something along the lines of [name_f]Bridget[/name_f] [name_f]Anya[/name_f], [name_f]Bridget[/name_f] [name_u]Celeste[/name_u], [name_f]Bridget[/name_f] [name_f]Cecily[/name_f], [name_f]Bridget[/name_f] [name_f]Elodie[/name_f], [name_f]Bridget[/name_f] [name_f]Felicity[/name_f], [name_f]Bridget[/name_f] [name_f]Helena[/name_f], [name_f]Bridget[/name_f] [name_f]Isadora[/name_f], [name_f]Bridget[/name_f] [name_f]Louisa[/name_f], [name_f]Bridget[/name_f] [name_f]Louella[/name_f], [name_f]Bridget[/name_f] [name_f]Lilia[/name_f], [name_f]Bridget[/name_f] [name_f]Phoebe[/name_f], or [name_f]Bridget[/name_f] [name_f]Tallulah[/name_f]!

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I’ve come to really like [name_f]Bridget[/name_f]. I see what you mean about the name being a stylistic outlier (though I think [name_f]Matilda[/name_f] and [name_f]Aurora[/name_f] have different vibes to each other - but both are more overtly / classically feminine). I think it is a consideration, but all I can say is while the other names are lovely, if it were me in this trio, [name_f]Bridget[/name_f] is who I’d wanna be :woman_shrugging:, it’s the coolest, imo. Also loving [name_f]Bridie[/name_f]. Child might feel differently though and there’s no telling.

I also think you’re right about [name_f]Bridget[/name_f] being refreshing both in the set and in general.

Of your middle options, I prefer [name_f]Luna[/name_f] in this combo. I actually much prefer [name_f]Pearl[/name_f] as a name, but I feel it seems a little clipped / curt in this combo and [name_f]Luna[/name_f] better adds the sparkle and flair you’re alluding to. I’d go with a feminine -a ending in the middle spot to balance Bridget’s strong sounds and feel, but also make it a name you wouldn’t mind her going by if she so chose, in case she feels [name_f]Bridget[/name_f] is unglamorous next to her sister’s names. Hopefully not, but I could see why a very feminine little girl into [name_f]Disney[/name_f] princesses might feel this way, for instance. [name_f]Luna[/name_f] is a good one as it’s strong sounds and celestial / mythological thing means it holds its own next to [name_f]Bridget[/name_f].

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Great choice! What about [name_f]Bridget[/name_f] [name_u]Celeste[/name_u]?

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Congrats!

Maybe…

[name_f]Bridget[/name_f] [name_f]Circe[/name_f]
[name_f]Bridget[/name_f] [name_f]Fiona[/name_f]
[name_f]Bridget[/name_f] [name_f]Apolline[/name_f]
[name_f]Bridget[/name_f] [name_f]Sorcha[/name_f]
[name_f]Bridget[/name_f] Lunneth (adds a little spice to Luna)
[name_f]Bridget[/name_f] [name_f]Merewen[/name_f]
[name_f]Bridget[/name_f] [name_f]Aithne[/name_f]
[name_f]Bridget[/name_f] [name_f]Cherith[/name_f] (mention this one because of the the winter/wanting a name to freshen it up)
[name_f]Bridget[/name_f] [name_f]Aneira[/name_f]

Hopefully these help :slight_smile:

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I like [name_f]Bridget[/name_f] - solid but distinctive, unexpected, quirky and sweet. [name_f]Bridie[/name_f] is fun :slight_smile: I too how it has multiple nicknames to suit different kinds of people too (Birdie, [name_u]Jett[/name_u], [name_f]Betty[/name_f], [name_f]Betsy[/name_f], Bree/Bri, [name_f]Etta[/name_f] etc)

I like [name_f]Bridget[/name_f] [name_f]Luna[/name_f] - I think it has both spark and softness.

A few middle name ideas:

[name_f]Bridget[/name_f] [name_f]Opal[/name_f]
[name_f]Bridget[/name_f] [name_u]Delaney[/name_u]
[name_f]Bridget[/name_f] [name_f]Coralie[/name_f]
[name_f]Bridget[/name_f] [name_f]Sienna[/name_f]
[name_f]Bridget[/name_f] [name_f]Penelope[/name_f]
[name_f]Bridget[/name_f] [name_u]Romilly[/name_u]
[name_f]Bridget[/name_f] [name_f]Cordelia[/name_f]
[name_f]Bridget[/name_f] [name_f]Amara[/name_f]
[name_f]Bridget[/name_f] [name_f]Poppy[/name_f]
[name_f]Bridget[/name_f] [name_f]Tallulah[/name_f]
[name_f]Bridget[/name_f] [name_f]Morrigan[/name_f]
[name_f]Bridget[/name_f] [name_f]Ophelia[/name_f]
[name_f]Bridget[/name_f] [name_f]Xanthe[/name_f]
[name_f]Bridget[/name_f] [name_f]Elodie[/name_f]

I love [name_f]Bridget[/name_f]. I would use it but it has too many religious ties for me personally. But if I met a baby [name_f]Bridget[/name_f], I would be thrilled!

I like [name_f]Bridget[/name_f] [name_f]Luna[/name_f] the best :slight_smile:

I love the name [name_f]Bridget[/name_f]!

It’s gorgeous! To me it’s familiar but uncommon. I’ve met a small number, and they’ve all been great. I don’t find the name frumpy or old-fashioned, myself—but I generally think those are good things in names. :wink:

I think [name_f]Bridget[/name_f] [name_f]Mary[/name_f] would be a stunning name :two_hearts:

[name_f]Bridget[/name_f] is such an underused gem! If I could use it it would totally be on my list and I think it goes great with your other kids, not frumpy at all. [name_f]Bridget[/name_f] [name_f]Luna[/name_f] has a bit more of the freshening whimsy effect you’re looking for but I like the flow of [name_f]Bridget[/name_f] [name_f]Pearl[/name_f] a little better.
[name_f]Bridget[/name_f] [name_f]Isla[/name_f]
[name_f]Bridget[/name_f] [name_u]Ivy[/name_u]
[name_f]Bridget[/name_f] [name_f]Ellie[/name_f]
[name_f]Bridget[/name_f] [name_f]Opal[/name_f]
[name_f]Bridget[/name_f] [name_f]Amelia[/name_f]
[name_f]Bridget[/name_f] [name_f]Nola[/name_f]
[name_f]Bridget[/name_f] [name_f]Evie[/name_f]
[name_f]Bridget[/name_f] [name_f]Poppy[/name_f]
[name_f]Bridget[/name_f] [name_f]Emerald[/name_f]
[name_f]Bridget[/name_f] [name_f]Ramona[/name_f]

I have loved [name_f]Bridget[/name_f] for a long time. It’s serious and fun all mixed together. Not at all frumpy! I see it as a perfect spirited name for a girl. [name_f]Bridie[/name_f] is a sweet nickname which I’d love to see used more often.

I wanted to suggest considering [name_f]Brigid[/name_f] - which maybe works a bit better with the sisters, and might make the middle search a bit easier.

[name_f]Bridget[/name_f] [name_f]Luna[/name_f] [name_f]Pearl[/name_f] or [name_f]Brigid[/name_f] [name_f]Luna[/name_f] [name_f]Pearl[/name_f] (two middles) would be a lovely choice, and the extra syllable helps to balance out the combo against the sisters.

Ooh I adore [name_f]Bridget[/name_f]! I love the meaning too and I think it works well with [name_f]Matilda[/name_f] and [name_f]Aurora[/name_f]. If [name_f]Brigitta[/name_f] an option that might match even better. [name_m]Just[/name_m] a suggestion. :slight_smile:

I like both [name_f]Luna[/name_f] and [name_f]Pearl[/name_f] for [name_f]Bridget[/name_f]. More ideas:
[name_f]Bridget[/name_f] [name_f]Fiona[/name_f]
[name_f]Bridget[/name_f] [name_f]Celia[/name_f]
[name_f]Bridget[/name_f] [name_u]Celeste[/name_u]
[name_f]Bridget[/name_f] [name_f]Iona[/name_f]
[name_f]Bridget[/name_f] [name_f]Selene[/name_f]
[name_f]Bridget[/name_f] [name_f]Amethyst[/name_f] - guess I’ll throw feb birthstone in the mix too
[name_f]Bridget[/name_f] [name_f]Primrose[/name_f]
[name_f]Bridget[/name_f] [name_f]Aislinn[/name_f]

Fantastic name, not at all frumpy, great history and associated with strong woman [name_u]Saint[/name_u]. It’s perfect and would be very refreshing, like [name_f]Mary[/name_f].

I mainly came in as a [name_f]Brighid[/name_f] nn [name_f]Bridie[/name_f] to see what people think of my name. I really enjoy my name, I was never teased for it and I never felt like it was out dated or frumpy. As a kid I did enjoy being a [name_f]Brighid[/name_f] among a lot of Emmas and Emilys. [name_f]My[/name_f] middle name is [name_f]Ada[/name_f] and I think [name_f]Bridget[/name_f] [name_f]Ada[/name_f] has a similar vibe to the middle names you were thinking of.

I would also say my husband’s nickname is [name_m]Roo[/name_m] so I love the idea of another [name_f]Bridie[/name_f] and [name_m]Roo[/name_m] combo out there :heart:

I love [name_f]Bridget[/name_f] is beautiful and I think of it as a little black dress name, perfect for every occasion!
Suggestions for some whimsy inspired middles:

[name_f]Bridget[/name_f] [name_f]Boheme[/name_f]
[name_f]Bridget[/name_f] [name_f]Monet[/name_f]
[name_f]Bridget[/name_f] [name_f]Wisteria[/name_f]
[name_f]Bridget[/name_f] [name_f]Blithe[/name_f]
[name_f]Bridget[/name_f] [name_f]Alaia[/name_f]
[name_f]Bridget[/name_f] [name_f]Fiorella[/name_f] [name_f]Pearl[/name_f]
[name_f]Bridget[/name_f] [name_f]Bronte[/name_f]
[name_f]Bridget[/name_f] [name_f]Liora[/name_f]
[name_f]Bridget[/name_f] [name_f]Lowenna[/name_f]

All the best!!

Absolutely agree, such a perfect name for a [name_u]February[/name_u] baby :heart:

I’m a fan of [name_f]Bridget[/name_f] in general. It feels old-fashioned and clunky in a cool way, rather than frumpy, and the cute and energetic nickname options also make it feel

Like many others I’m a fan of [name_f]Bridget[/name_f] [name_f]Luna[/name_f] - it feels fresh and bright. [name_f]Bridget[/name_f] [name_f]Pearl[/name_f] is beautiful too but more sweetly vintage.

Some other ideas:

[name_f]Bridget[/name_f] [name_u]Willow[/name_u]
[name_f]Bridget[/name_f] [name_u]Ivy[/name_u]
[name_f]Bridget[/name_f] [name_u]Winter[/name_u]
[name_f]Bridget[/name_f] [name_f]Daisy[/name_f]
[name_f]Bridget[/name_f] [name_u]Harper[/name_u]
[name_f]Bridget[/name_f] [name_u]Rowan[/name_u]
[name_f]Bridget[/name_f] [name_f]Lyra[/name_f]
[name_f]Bridget[/name_f] [name_f]Hope[/name_f]
[name_f]Bridget[/name_f] [name_u]River[/name_u]
[name_f]Bridget[/name_f] [name_u]Alba[/name_u]
[name_f]Bridget[/name_f] [name_u]Hazel[/name_u]
[name_f]Bridget[/name_f] [name_u]Skye[/name_u]

[name_f]Bridget[/name_f] is a lovely name and [name_f]Bridget[/name_f] [name_f]Pearl[/name_f] is great! I also like [name_f]Bridget[/name_f] [name_f]Luna[/name_f].

I love [name_f]Bridget[/name_f]! I think she sounds like a fantastic choice for you and I think it’s a very sweet, fresh name. I like both your suggested middle name but I think [name_f]Bridget[/name_f] [name_f]Lola[/name_f] or [name_f]Bridget[/name_f] [name_u]Skye[/name_u] would also fit the bill for sparkle and whimsy.

[name_m]Hi[/name_m] there.

I love [name_f]Bridget[/name_f]! She’s the perfect mixture of sporty, bookish, feminine but not too frilly & just the right amount of old fashioned charm. I love [name_f]Bridie[/name_f] too. It’s more natural than [name_f]Birdie[/name_f], but [name_f]Birdie[/name_f] is super cute & I love the nature connection. In my opinion, [name_f]Matilda[/name_f], [name_f]Aurora[/name_f] & [name_f]Bridget[/name_f] are stunning for sisters!

As for middle names, I like the flow of [name_f]Bridget[/name_f] [name_f]Luna[/name_f] and I love the meaning of [name_f]Luna[/name_f]. I just don’t like [name_f]Luna[/name_f] in general though, because it’s so trendy. I absolutely love the name [name_f]Pearl[/name_f], but the flow of [name_f]Bridget[/name_f] [name_f]Pearl[/name_f] isn’t quite as good.

A few more middle names suggestions:

[name_f]Bridget[/name_f] [name_f]Azalea[/name_f]

[name_f]Bridget[/name_f] [name_f]Anthea[/name_f]

[name_f]Bridget[/name_f] [name_f]Amelia[/name_f]

[name_f]Bridget[/name_f] [name_f]Colleen[/name_f]

[name_f]Bridget[/name_f] [name_f]Clementine[/name_f]

[name_f]Bridget[/name_f] [name_f]Eloise[/name_f]

[name_f]Bridget[/name_f] [name_f]Louisa[/name_f]

[name_f]Bridget[/name_f] [name_f]Penelope[/name_f]

[name_f]Hope[/name_f] this helps. :slight_smile:

Huge congratulations :tada:

Gosh I love [name_f]Bridget[/name_f]!
She’s strong, timeless, classic with a buttoned up serious feel. [name_f]Bridget[/name_f] has this smart, intelligent sensibility whilst oozing this romantic wild side. For me I picture imagery surrounded pebbled wind swept beaches, over growing [name_f]Heather[/name_f] and rocky landscapes. I think [name_f]Bridget[/name_f] feels very in keeping with stereotypical Celtic landscapes and is a lovely nod to your heritage. I love Bridget’s connection to her birth month as well so sweet. I also love [name_f]Bridie[/name_f] she’s such a beautiful whimsical nickname. Where I am unique and nature names are very commonplace so I agree [name_f]Bridget[/name_f] would be so unexpected and refreshing.
I think to make [name_f]Bridget[/name_f] more in keeping with the more fashionable sister names [name_f]Luna[/name_f] makes a lovely middle name option. [name_f]Bridget[/name_f] [name_f]Luna[/name_f] is beautiful. Whereas [name_f]Bridget[/name_f] [name_f]Pearl[/name_f] feels more traditional (very pretty) but not as cohesive with big sisters.

You’ve had lots of lovely suggestions so count any repeats as me being in agreement with the berries

[name_f]Bridget[/name_f] [name_u]Liberty[/name_u]
[name_f]Bridget[/name_f] [name_u]Vesper[/name_u]
[name_f]Bridget[/name_f] [name_u]Jubilee[/name_u]
[name_f]Bridget[/name_f] [name_f]Yvaine[/name_f]
[name_f]Bridget[/name_f] [name_f]Cassia[/name_f]
[name_f]Bridget[/name_f] [name_u]Saffron[/name_u]
[name_f]Bridget[/name_f] [name_f]Lyra[/name_f]
[name_f]Bridget[/name_f] [name_u]Nova[/name_u]
[name_f]Bridget[/name_f] [name_f]Delphi[/name_f]
[name_f]Bridget[/name_f] [name_f]Twyla[/name_f]
[name_f]Bridget[/name_f] [name_f]Saskia[/name_f]
[name_f]Bridget[/name_f] [name_f]Jessamine[/name_f]
[name_f]Bridget[/name_f] [name_u]Lark[/name_u]
[name_f]Bridget[/name_f] [name_u]Skylark[/name_u]
[name_f]Bridget[/name_f] [name_f]Meadow[/name_f]
[name_f]Bridget[/name_f] [name_f]Alethea[/name_f]

[name_f]Hope[/name_f] this helps