Briony Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Briony Name at a Glance

Name	Briony
Meaning	From the plant name, the name of a flowering vine used in folk medicine. Used commonly as a first name since the early 20th century.
Origin	English
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Briony Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Briony means “From the plant name, the name of a flowering vine used in folk medicine. Used commonly as a first name since the early 20th century”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Briony Name Origin

Our database records Briony under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Briony a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Briony is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Briony

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