My mom cat Brigid she is named after the goddess Brigid. The goddess Brigid, the Celtic goddess of fire (the forge and the hearth), poetry, healing, childbirth, and unity, is celebrated in many European countries. She is known by many names, including that of Saint Brigid who is, perhaps, the most powerful religious figure in Irish history. Here is more about Brigid the goddess: http://www.goddessgift.com/goddess-myths/celtic-goddess-brigid.htm