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Briar

Gender-neutral · English · Medium name

Meaning
A thorny wild shrub
Pronunciation
BRY-er
Origin
English

From English, a word name for a wild thorny patch.

Popularity
Uncommon in United States (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

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Languages in use: English

Commonly used in: United States, United Kingdom

Alternate spellings

  • BrierEnglish

    Alternate spelling.

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, English Word Names (2024). Last verified 2025-01-20.

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