At a Glance
- Origin
- Uncertain (short form of a longer name, alternatively an English surname of Irish or Dutch origin)
- Pronunciation
- BREE
Bree is an uncertain (short form of a longer name, alternatively an English surname of Irish or Dutch origin) name used for both boys and girls. It appears in 11 of our baby name lists.
Meaning & Origin of Bree
Origin: uncertain (short form of a longer name, alternatively an English surname of Irish or Dutch origin).
A common claim: Bree is popularly said to mean 'strength' or 'exalted one.' Actually: Bree more likely comes from a shortened form of a name, or from Irish or Dutch surnames — the 'strength' and 'exalted one' meanings seem to be borrowed from the unrelated names Bridget or Briana.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Bree
BREEIPA /briː/
Popularity of Bree
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Similar Names
Bo · Bryn · Bliss · Beth · Brooke · Bette
