Brie
English · Girl · 1 syllable
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About the name Brie
The name 'Brie' is a diminutive of the Irish name 'Brianna' or 'Brigid', meaning "exalted one" or "strength," derived from the Old Irish root *brig- (power, vigor).
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Etymology
The name 'Brie' is a diminutive of the Irish name 'Brianna' or 'Brigid', meaning "exalted one" or "strength," derived from the Old Irish root *brig- (power, vigor). It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, often as a standalone given name or nickname, with no specific religious association; historically, it is linked to the Irish saint Brigid of Kildare, a patroness of Ireland.
Brie currently ranks #4,279 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1980.
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