Briggette is of German origin and means "strength". It is a less common name, but it has been used throughout history. Notable individuals named Briggette include American actress Brigette Lundy-Paine, known for her role in the Netflix series "Atypical", and British singer-songwriter Brigitte Aphrodite, who combines spoken word with music. The name Briggette is often associated with simplicity, sincerity, and a certain strength of character. It is also sometimes shortened to the more familiar Bri.
The name Briggette appears to have had popularity in the late 1950s and early 1960s with a peak of 19 births in 1959 and 19 births in 1965. However, its usage significantly decreased over time, with only occasional instances occurring between 1971 to 1988, ranging from 5 to 9 births per year. The name experienced a brief resurgence in the late 1980s with 13 births in 1989 but returned to lower numbers subsequently, with 8 births in 1990. Overall, there were 184 births named Briggette from 1959 to 1990.