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ArchivesIrish name Brígh - anyone in the UK/Ireland - is this name legit?
I found the name Brígh here on Behind the Name. Supposedly based on the Irish or Scottish Gaelic word brígh, means 'power' and is pronounced as Bree.
I am absolutely taken with this name but would like to know if it's legit and used at all in Ireland or Scotland...? If anyone could tell me I'd appreciate it!
I am absolutely taken with this name but would like to know if it's legit and used at all in Ireland or Scotland...? If anyone could tell me I'd appreciate it!
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In Scotland I have never met or heard of anyone named Brígh, Bree or Brie. Actually I suspect Bree and Brie are American inventions, perhaps Irish inspired. I do know a woman named Breege, which could conceivably be Anglicised from Brigh but I think it's more likely connected to Brigid.
Certainly the (Irish Gaelic) meaning given on this site for Brígh is correct, because I know the Scottish Gaelic brìgh has roughly the same meaning.
Certainly the (Irish Gaelic) meaning given on this site for Brígh is correct, because I know the Scottish Gaelic brìgh has roughly the same meaning.
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