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Help[Opinions] Bridget
I just realized that this name is kind of nice. It doesn't contain any popular sounds and therefore seems refreshing. There's also something strong about it.
Do you like Bridget? Does it seem dated? What kind of person would a Bridget be and what would she look like? (please try to answer this as I would like to see if one associations is very strong or not, thanks!).
Do you like Bridget? Does it seem dated? What kind of person would a Bridget be and what would she look like? (please try to answer this as I would like to see if one associations is very strong or not, thanks!).
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I like it, for the same reasons you do.
I don't know any Bridgets at all (although I had a 17th-century ancestor called Bridget - it seems to have been popular in the UK then) so I mainly think of Bridget Fonda, circa the 90s. I liked BF; she gave the impression of being ordinary but interesting and likable, at least in the films I've seen, and I guess that's how I imagine a Bridget.
I don't know any Bridgets at all (although I had a 17th-century ancestor called Bridget - it seems to have been popular in the UK then) so I mainly think of Bridget Fonda, circa the 90s. I liked BF; she gave the impression of being ordinary but interesting and likable, at least in the films I've seen, and I guess that's how I imagine a Bridget.
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Bridget is the one name my parents considered giving me, besides Margaret. I like my name but I would’ve rather been Bridget. I think it’s a great name, strong, ugly but charming in its ugliness. It’s not dated exactly... I’d expect a Bridget to be in her erbties or thirties but wouldn’t be shocked if she was older or younger.
I don’t have any strong associations attached to it. My first thought would be high school athlete, a soccer player maybe. One of those girls that wore Nike shorts every day and had their hair in a topknot. But I think Bridget could fit a lot of different women.
I don’t have any strong associations attached to it. My first thought would be high school athlete, a soccer player maybe. One of those girls that wore Nike shorts every day and had their hair in a topknot. But I think Bridget could fit a lot of different women.
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love Bridget. really adorable in a clunky way. the only one i've known personally was my sister's friend in elementary school, so what first comes to mind is a really small and hyperactive kid, but it's so versatile that no certain appearance comes to mind. hmm well i can see an adult Bridget as a hippie who's happy to give you free kombucha whenever. which sounds demeaning, but i mean that in a good way.
personally my favorite form is Birgitta (hard g), though that admittably ruins a big part of the appeal of Bridget not having a typical feminine ending. the other sounds make up for it though, and it most easily gives the nn Bird/Birdie.
personally my favorite form is Birgitta (hard g), though that admittably ruins a big part of the appeal of Bridget not having a typical feminine ending. the other sounds make up for it though, and it most easily gives the nn Bird/Birdie.
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I was thinking of it semi-recently, actually...
http://www.behindthename.com/bb/baby/4927030
http://www.behindthename.com/bb/baby/4927038
In my school, Bridget was the girl who carved smiley faces into her leg with a safety pin during gym class. She was taller than average, had lily white skin, dark brown hair, blue eyes; she cut her own hair, and didn't do a great job of it. She was nice but had a tendency to blurt random things and smile vacantly.
I also think of Bridget Jones' Diary and the words: britches, bridge, midget.
It comes across as sweet to me, but not really in a positive way, more in an immature, goofy, repressed, passive aggressive type way.
BUT, I think it has a cool meaning/history/origin, and the sound has grown on me, possibly because I've heard Bridger being used recently, plus I like -et/ette endings in general. And I like a lot of the variants (Birgit, Birgitta, Brigitta, Bridie, Bedelia).
http://www.behindthename.com/bb/baby/4927030
http://www.behindthename.com/bb/baby/4927038
In my school, Bridget was the girl who carved smiley faces into her leg with a safety pin during gym class. She was taller than average, had lily white skin, dark brown hair, blue eyes; she cut her own hair, and didn't do a great job of it. She was nice but had a tendency to blurt random things and smile vacantly.
I also think of Bridget Jones' Diary and the words: britches, bridge, midget.
It comes across as sweet to me, but not really in a positive way, more in an immature, goofy, repressed, passive aggressive type way.
BUT, I think it has a cool meaning/history/origin, and the sound has grown on me, possibly because I've heard Bridger being used recently, plus I like -et/ette endings in general. And I like a lot of the variants (Birgit, Birgitta, Brigitta, Bridie, Bedelia).
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I used to like it more than I do now. I think the sound is not all that attractive, and honestly it sounds like a frog croaking.
Bridget's not dated and not fashionable, it wouldn't be all that surprising to see a baby Bridget.
It has a pretty strong Irish vibe to it.
Bridget's not dated and not fashionable, it wouldn't be all that surprising to see a baby Bridget.
It has a pretty strong Irish vibe to it.
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My sister had a friend named Bridget back when we were teenagers. That Bridget would be in her fifties now. She's the only Bridget I've ever known.
My paternal grandmother was the daughter of Irish immigrants, and she was born in 1900. Her parents had wanted to name her Bridget, but were bullied into giving up the idea and naming her Agnes instead.
Even though my grandmother missed out on the name, I still imagine a Bridget as being like her. Tall, big blue eyes, dark hair, strong nose and chin, outspoken, and very Catholic.
I like Bridget. It's kind of ugly, but in a really charming way. I don't think it's dated, not in the US at least, because it's never been very popular here. I'd love to see a little Bridget.
My paternal grandmother was the daughter of Irish immigrants, and she was born in 1900. Her parents had wanted to name her Bridget, but were bullied into giving up the idea and naming her Agnes instead.
Even though my grandmother missed out on the name, I still imagine a Bridget as being like her. Tall, big blue eyes, dark hair, strong nose and chin, outspoken, and very Catholic.
I like Bridget. It's kind of ugly, but in a really charming way. I don't think it's dated, not in the US at least, because it's never been very popular here. I'd love to see a little Bridget.
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