Every Celtic name carries a story; Brigid carries more than one.
The story
Brigid was a member of the Tuatha Dé Danann, an ancient mythical race of fairies. She was the daughter of the Dagda and wife of Bres, with whom she had a son named Ruadán. Her sacred tree was the birch. Brigid is the traditional patroness of healing, poetry and smithcraft, which are all practical and inspired wisdom. As a solar deity Her attributes are light, inspiration and all skills associated with fire. Although She might not be identified with the physical Sun, She is certainly the benefactress of inner healing and vital energy.
Other Celtic figures on The Veiled Deck: Cernunnos, Chailleach, Dagda.