Bedella's Name Day

1st February

Bedella, the name has a description or meaning which is from old Irish; 'strong'

Bedella has a Name day of 1st February, please check our history page to find out how this was derived

This description represents the Female usage of the name.

This name is a variant of the original name Brigid

There is also an alternative celebration date of 23rd July for this Name day and represents different religious interpretations or different festival days for Saints

St Brigid is a patron saint of the following:

Symbols are often associated with Saints, it often helped in the middle ages when people were unable to read thus Brigid has the following symbols associated

Historically Famous Bedellas

Brigid, born in Ireland about 455, became so beloved for her charity and her mircle working powers that it is hard to piece together any factual account of her life. She was born near Dundalk and founded a monestary at Kildare before her death in 523.

Bridget, born in Sweden nearly a 1000 years later than irish Brigid, she could not have had a more different life. Born into a wealthy family her marriage produced eight children one of whom was also canonized. Bridget had a place at court and after she was widowed became a mystic and writer whose advice was accepted by kings and popes. Bridget travelled the known world eventually settling in Rome helping the poor. She passsed away in 1373.