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Brea

Girl · Irish · Short name

Meaning
Hill, noble, exalted

Meaning varies between reference sources.

Pronunciation
BREE-uh
Origin
Irish

From Irish and Celtic; meaning debated, often hill or noble.

Popularity
Uncommon in United States (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

ModernClassicSoft and gentle

Languages in use: Irish, Celtic, English

Commonly used in: United States, Ireland, United Kingdom

Alternate spellings

  • BreeEnglish

    Shortened form.

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, Irish Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.

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