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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Named after the bryony plant, a flowering climbing vine
- Origin
- English (from the plant name, ultimately Greek via Latin)
- Gender
- Primarily used for girls
- Pronunciation
- BRY-uh-nee
Bryony is an English name taken from the bryony plant, a flowering climbing vine, and the plant name itself traces back through Latin to Greek. It's a gentle, botanical pick for parents who like a name rooted in the natural world.
Meaning & Origin of Bryony
Meaning: Named after the bryony plant, a flowering climbing vine.
Origin: English (from the plant name, ultimately Greek via Latin).
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Bryony
BRY-uh-neeIPA /ˈbraɪəni/
Popularity of Bryony
Bryony peaked in the U.S. at #3774 in 1977, when 19 babies were given the name. By 2022 it had slipped to #9816, with 10 babies, so it's a rarely heard name that's unlikely to be shared by many classmates.
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FAQ
What does the name Bryony mean?
Named after the bryony plant, a flowering climbing vine. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Bryony?
Bryony is pronounced BRY-uh-nee (IPA: /ˈbraɪəni/).
Is Bryony a popular name right now?
Bryony peaked at #3774 in 1977 and is ranked #9816 as of 2022. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1976–2022.)
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