1. Meaning of Name: Olmsted gives us “The High One” or “The Exalted One”. Kondratiev gives us the more complex but essentially similar “She who raises herself on high, who is exalted”. Mackillop gives us “High One”.1 2. Pronunciation: Brig-UN-tyaa, with the “u” sound like in “Gus”. 3. Other Names and Epithets: Briginidona, Brigintona, Brigana, Brigia, Brigana, Briginti.2 4. Interpretatio Romana: She is identified with Victoria in one inscription.3 5. Irish Equivalent: Brigid.4 6. Indo-European … Continue reading Brigantiâ