Briar

Gender
Unisex (Masculine & Feminine | Boys and Girls)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Briar is derived from the Old English word 'brēr' which means 'thorny bush'.
Pronunciation
BRIE-ər
BRY-ər for girls and BRY-er for boys
Popularity
Briar is a relatively rare name worldwide. Its popularity has been on the rise, however, and it is becoming more commonly used. In the United States, the name Briar ranked 878th in popularity for boys and 613th for girls in 2020. In Australia, it ranked 182nd for boys and 420th for girls in 2020.

cartoon of the name Briar
Cartoon of Briar

Briar Name meanings & History

Briar is derived from the Old English word 'brēr' which means 'thorny bush'. From the English word for the thorny plant. Briar is a versatile name that can be used as a first or middle name. It is not associated with any particular ethnicity or culture, and it can be a good choice for parents who want a unique but not too outlandish name for their child.

Zodiac Sign of Briar: Beauty Taurus,Brains Libra

Synonyms of Briar:

B: Bountiful,Beauty,Bashful,Brains

R: Resourceful,Rational,Reason,Restless

I: Indulgence,Involved,Intimate

A: Ambitious,Angry,Argumentative,Action,Aggressive,Assertive

Briar is:

  • a Natural name
  • a Serious name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Briar Nolet (Canadian dancer), Briar Davis (American actress), Briar Rutherford (New Zealand actress)

2.) Briar (Female)

Usage: French

Meanings: (French) heather.

Other Forms: Brear, Brier, Bryar


3.) Briar (Female)

Usage: French

Meanings: (French) heather

Other Forms: Brear, Brier


4.) Briar (Male)

Usage: French

Meanings: (French) heather.

Other Forms: Brier, Brierly


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