Biddy

Bridget was a common name in the past, and Biddie is an abbreviated version of the same. Biddy is another way to spell it and is of Gaelic origin. In the Irish Catholic society, there are still some people with the name Bridget. Bridget was a slang name used in the 18th century to designate an elderly and finicky woman. Bridget's abbreviated version, Biddy, has eclipsed the popularity of the original in the modern world. You might call your young princess Biddy as it is a cute name. The meaning of Biddy is 'strong' or 'exalted one'. Biddy is a common name for Irish newborns, but its popularity has grown in recent years, and many parents throughout the world have named their kids Biddy. Biddy-named girls are perceived as exceedingly sensitive and delicate. They like exploring the unfamiliar and making new acquaintances. Others see a person called Biddy as a pioneer. Biddy is also one of the famous characters in English writer Charles Dickens's novel 'Great Expectations'.

Gender

Girl

Meaning

strength or exalted one

Origin

Irish

Numerology

B is for beloved, as you are to many.

I is for instill, the lesson of life.

D is for discreet, you can keep a secret.

D is for dependable, on you I can rely.

Y is for yearn, your innermost desires.

Lucky

Biddy lucky number is 8.

8 is all about abundance. Within numerology, this number is linked to material wealth and financial success. Ambitious and goal-oriented, 8 can effortlessly assume leadership positions through its natural magnetism. 8 applies big-picture thinking to broaden its scope, racing up the top of any ladder to reach extraordinary heights.

Famous People Named Biddy

• Joan Maureen "Biddy" Baxter English TV producer ("Blue Peter")
• Bridget "Biddy" Mason American nurse, entrepreneur and philanthropist
• Biddy Rockman Napaljarri Australian Aboriginal painter
• Biddy Jenkinson Irish poet
• Bridget "Biddy" Hodson English actress

Biddy in Pop Culture

• Biddy character in Charles Dickens' Great Expectations
• Biddy Byrne a main character in Irish TV series Glenroe
• Biddy Mulligan a character played by Jimmy O'Dea, an Irish actor and comedian
• "Biddy Mulligan the Pride of the Coombe " song by Seamas Kavanagh