A celtic name meaning SHINING BRIGHT
Sometimes spelt Bridget, Brigit, Brighit, or Brighid
HISTORY OF THE NAME SAINT
Saint Brigid was an Irish saint who is known for her generosity to the poor. St. Brigid is sometimes known as Bridey, Mary of Gaels and even as Biddy. St. Brigid was born near Dundalk to a pagan Gaelic chieftain named Dubtach (Duffy) and to a Christian slave mother named Brocessa, who was sold soon after Brigid's birth. She was baptized by St. Patrick with whom she became friends. She never forgot her mother and despite being forbidden to do so, she left her home, located her mom, negotiated her release and returned to her fathers house. To her dismay her father had arranged her marriage to a poet. Brigid had already vowed to remain celibate and to do God's work so once more, she left her home, this time forever. In 468 she and 7 other women she formed the 1st female monastic community in Ireland. They helped the poor and were attributed with many miracles. Despite having limited resources they never seemed to be without food or supplies for their good works. Where the modern town of Kildare now stands she founded a school of Art and a Monastery at Cill Dara. The most famous miracle associated with Brigid tells of her confrontation with an Irish chieftain. She asked him for some land so that she could build a monastic community. He replied that she could have whatever amount of land her cloak could cover. She took the cloak from her shoulders and cast it on the ground where it covered over 12 acres of the land which he willingly gave. The date of her death is February 1st, her feastday, which is still celebrated with the traditional creation of the St Brigid Cross, made from reeds. She is buried next to St Patrick in Downpatrick. (Sry it's so long)
Sometimes spelt Bridget, Brigit, Brighit, or Brighid
HISTORY OF THE NAME SAINT
Saint Brigid was an Irish saint who is known for her generosity to the poor. St. Brigid is sometimes known as Bridey, Mary of Gaels and even as Biddy. St. Brigid was born near Dundalk to a pagan Gaelic chieftain named Dubtach (Duffy) and to a Christian slave mother named Brocessa, who was sold soon after Brigid's birth. She was baptized by St. Patrick with whom she became friends. She never forgot her mother and despite being forbidden to do so, she left her home, located her mom, negotiated her release and returned to her fathers house. To her dismay her father had arranged her marriage to a poet. Brigid had already vowed to remain celibate and to do God's work so once more, she left her home, this time forever. In 468 she and 7 other women she formed the 1st female monastic community in Ireland. They helped the poor and were attributed with many miracles. Despite having limited resources they never seemed to be without food or supplies for their good works. Where the modern town of Kildare now stands she founded a school of Art and a Monastery at Cill Dara. The most famous miracle associated with Brigid tells of her confrontation with an Irish chieftain. She asked him for some land so that she could build a monastic community. He replied that she could have whatever amount of land her cloak could cover. She took the cloak from her shoulders and cast it on the ground where it covered over 12 acres of the land which he willingly gave. The date of her death is February 1st, her feastday, which is still celebrated with the traditional creation of the St Brigid Cross, made from reeds. She is buried next to St Patrick in Downpatrick. (Sry it's so long)
by Brigid November 7, 2004
A long time ago, there lived a
Crazy old woman who liked to eat green peppers.
One day, the old women went out to her green pepper garden and discovered that
Many sharks had squirmed inside and stolen her peppers!
My oh my!" exclaimed the woman. "I suppose i'll have to destroy them all," so she went searching for the sharks
Until she found them in their bubble palace in the lake. First, she ate them all.
Next, she killed them all until they were dead. Finally rid of the
Irksome sharks, the old lady fell down and rolled home.
Some time later, she imploded.
The end.
Crazy old woman who liked to eat green peppers.
One day, the old women went out to her green pepper garden and discovered that
Many sharks had squirmed inside and stolen her peppers!
My oh my!" exclaimed the woman. "I suppose i'll have to destroy them all," so she went searching for the sharks
Until she found them in their bubble palace in the lake. First, she ate them all.
Next, she killed them all until they were dead. Finally rid of the
Irksome sharks, the old lady fell down and rolled home.
Some time later, she imploded.
The end.
by lemmingsfalloffcliffs December 13, 2013
Brigid
a hot redhead with freckles and a nice body. outgoing, good singing voice, fun, good friend, crazy, hilarious, loves to laugh and make faces. Girls want to be her and guys want to have her.
Originally an Irish goddess and Saint
a hot redhead with freckles and a nice body. outgoing, good singing voice, fun, good friend, crazy, hilarious, loves to laugh and make faces. Girls want to be her and guys want to have her.
Originally an Irish goddess and Saint
by basketballman2221 March 15, 2010
Brigid is an extremely talented writer who has been coming up with stories for much of her life. She's often reading a book or writing one of her own. Bri is a very reliable friend who, despite not being highly affectionate, will support you and give advice whenever you're having problems. This girl will always have some wisdom to share with you when you need it. She is unique, fantastic, intelligent, funny, clever, and a brilliant person to have in your life. Brigid has the heart of a dragon and when she gets really angry, well, hopefully you aren't the one receiving her wrath. If you're friends with a Brigid, you may be friends with a future famous author. Keep her in your life because she is one of the most creative and wonderful people you'll ever meet. (This is based off of a Brigid I know in real life)
Friend 1: Hey, have you read Brigid's latest story she started the other day?
Friend 2: No, but I totally should when I get the chance, her stories are always great!
Friend 2: No, but I totally should when I get the chance, her stories are always great!
by mystical bean November 12, 2018
Child: Mom, there's another brigid in my room, can I feed it a carrot?
Mother: Now Ginger, didn't I tell you there's no such thing as brigids?
Mother: Now Ginger, didn't I tell you there's no such thing as brigids?
by asder529 October 16, 2008
Brigid is an amazing and extremely talented person whose mind strives like the moonlit stars. A person whose heart is more pure than gold and deserves infinite amounts of love. Words can't describe how amazingly talented and beautiful Brigid is and her creativity is other worldly extraordinary!
by KJWolf May 26, 2019
Brigid is the greatest person in existence, rivalled by nobody. She is so incredibly intelligent and funny, and is the most beautiful person you will ever meet. If you have had the privilege to have seen her, hear her or, best of all, talk to her, you are simply amongst the luckiest people in the world.
by Seány Boy May 25, 2021