Skip to main content
Back to all names
GirlGreek

Briony

BRY-uh-nee

Letters

6

Syllables

3

Origin

Greek

Total Births

226

Peak Year

#16 in 2011

First Recorded

1977

Style

Nature-Inspired, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

From the plant name, Bryony. The plant itself is named from the Greek 'bryo' meaning 'to sprout'.

Nickname Watch

Kids pick up nicknames whether parents plan for it or not. Make sure you like the short forms too.

Numerology

8

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Famous Namesakes

  • Briony McRoberts

    Scottish actress in film, television and theatre.

Nicknames

Personality Traits

CreativeNature-lovingUniqueIntelligent

Want to explore Briony further?

Get personalized name suggestions or dive deep into the cultural history of Briony.

More Names to Explore

View all