Brigid is a name that is popular in Ireland and among Irish expatriates around the world. Its popularity has fluctuated over time.

Brigid is a name that is often associated with healing and creativity, due to its connection with the goddess and saint of the same name. Brigid was said to possess healing powers and was associated with poetry and metalworking. The name Brigid has been used by several notable figures in Irish history and literature, including the poet and playwright W.B. Yeats, who wrote several poems inspired by the goddess Brigid.

Saint Brigid of Kildare was an Irish nun and abbess who lived in the 5th century. She is one of Ireland's patron saints and is known for her charitable works and devotion to God. She is also associated with several miracles, including the story of how she turned bathwater into beer to provide for her monastery's thirsty guests. Brigid Berlin was an American artist and socialite who was known for her avant-garde art and her association with Andy Warhol's Factory. She was a member of the "Warhol Superstars" and appeared in several of Warhol's films, as well as creating her own artwork and performance pieces.