Breeze

At a Glance: Name: Breeze – Meaning: a light, gentle wind, used directly as a nature word-name – Origin: English (word-name, documented only as a surname) – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: BREEZ

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Breeze is a nature word-name for a girl, taken directly from the English word for a light, gentle wind and pronounced BREEZ. In English-language records, the word shows up only as a surname before it was used this way as a first name.

Meaning & Origin of Breeze

Meaning: A light, gentle wind, used directly as a nature word-name.

Origin: English (word-name, documented only as a surname).

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Breeze

Phonetic: BREEZ   IPA: /ˈbriːz/

Popularity of Breeze

In 2024, Breeze ranked #3794 on the Social Security list with 29 girls given the name — its highest point on record across Social Security data going back to 1974.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1974–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Breeze mean?

A light, gentle wind, used directly as a nature word-name. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Breeze)

How do you pronounce Breeze?

Breeze is pronounced BREEZ (IPA: /ˈbriːz/).

Is Breeze a popular name right now?

Breeze is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #3794 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1974–2024.)

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