Does anyone know a Bridie? Or a name similar?

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MrsGingerbread · 08/03/2014 06:12

I'm wondering if it is short for something? Possibly Bridget which I'm not keen on?

Does it look a bit like Birdie when it is written down?

Are there any similar names out there?

(PS we are just starting TTC, no baby on the way!)

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Midsizegal29 · 25/08/2022 21:47

I believe it is short for Bridget but I love it as a name 😍 it’s unusual enough that it’s not common, but not made up or ridiculous.

IShouldBeWriting · 25/08/2022 22:06

J0y · 25/08/2022 18:14

I've worked with a Goretti as well, and a Loyola. Being from such a laxy dayzy non mass going background I'd no idea they were religious names and thought they were off the wall made up names!! Like 65 years ago a young irish mum decided, no, not another Mary, this baby is a Goretti!

We were taught (when we were about 8) that Saint Maria Goretti died defending her virginity, aged about 14 iirc.
Loyola would be for St Ignatius Loyola. I think he was a teacher.

Snugglemonkey · 25/08/2022 22:34

I had a great aunt Bridie and have known several, all Brigid. I like the name, but couldn't use it as I live in Scotland, so it is a pastie here.

Snugglemonkey · 25/08/2022 22:35

Snugglemonkey · 25/08/2022 22:34

I had a great aunt Bridie and have known several, all Brigid. I like the name, but couldn't use it as I live in Scotland, so it is a pastie here.

I am Irish and all the ones I have ever met have been Irish.

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