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'.
Numerology
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.
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