What is the origin of the name Bridget?

The Gaelic Word brígh is the origin of the English name "Bridget," whose most famous name-holders are Saints Bridget of Kildare, Ireland (451?-521?) and Bridget of Sweden (1303-July 23, 1373). The Word translates to "power," "strength" or "virtue" in English. A lady with the above-mentioned name nowadays will be called Brighid ("BREE-yihd") in Irish Gaelic and Bríghid ("BREEJ-eh" in Scots Gaelic.