Brie

At a Glance

Meaning

As a given name, a short form of Brianna, echoing Brian's 'noble, exalted'

Origin

Short form of Brianna

Gender

Primarily used for girls

Pronunciation

BREEListen

Brie is a short form of Brianna, which traces back to Brian and carries the sense of "noble, exalted." You might see Brie linked to the French cheese or region, with a claimed meaning of "hill" — but that's not accurate; as a given name, Brie comes from Brianna, not the unrelated regional name. It's a short, simple form with that lineage behind it.

Meaning & Origin of Brie

Meaning: As a given name, a short form of Brianna, echoing Brian's 'noble, exalted'.

Origin: short form of Brianna.

A common claim: Often associated with the French cheese/region, thought to mean "hill" Actually: As a given name, Brie is actually a short form of Brianna, not derived from the unrelated regional/cheese name.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Brie

Popularity of Brie

Brie peaked in 1980, when 110 babies were given the name and it ranked #1197. By 2024 it had dropped to #4666, with just 29 babies given the name that year.

Names Like Brie

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FAQ

What does the name Brie mean?

As a given name, a short form of Brianna, echoing Brian’s ‘noble, exalted’. (Source: Wiktionary)

How do you pronounce Brie?

Brie is pronounced BREE (IPA: /briː/).

Is Brie a popular name right now?

Brie peaked at #1197 in 1980 and is ranked #4666 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1972–2024.)

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