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Briar

Unisex · Old English
briar · 2 beats
ModernAnglo-SaxonBotanicalNatureSweet spot
Meaning
Thorny shrub of wild roses; a bold modern American nature name with fairy-tale roots.
The vibe

Briar is wild rose. Modern and soft, she is gentle, brave, and quietly distinctive.

Quick questions

Is Briar a boy's or a girl's name?
Briar is a unisex name of Old English origin.

How popular is Briar?
Briar sits in the sweet spot — recognised when you say it, but far from everywhere.

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