English

Bryony

Pronounced BRY-uh-neeShare

Meaning: Bryony vine

  • Girl
  • Rare gem
  • 3 syllables

The story

Bryony is the name of a climbing plant, with an older Greek root associated with swelling. The botanical name should not be simplified into an unrelated promise of flourishing or good health.

Nicknames

  • Bry
  • Bree

Spellings & variants

  • Briony

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Bryony comes from English.

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