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At a Glance
- 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
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
BREEZIPA /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.
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FAQ
What does the name Breeze mean?
A light, gentle wind, used directly as a nature word-name. (Source: Wiktionary)
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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