Brighid \brighid\ as a girl's name is a variant of Bridget (Gaelic), and the meaning of Brighid is "exalted one". See also Bree and Bride.

The baby name Brighid sounds like Bright, Brid, Bridie, Bridi and Brittie. Other similar baby names are Brigid, Brighe, Brygid, Brigit, Brigida and Bridgid.