Strong, virtuous, and honorable
Briannie is a modern elaboration of the name Brianna, which is the feminine form of the Irish name Brian. It is derived from the Old Celtic element 'bre', meaning hill or high, which metaphorically translates to noble or strong. The suffix '-nie' adds a diminutive, playful quality to the traditional name.
Less common today
Briannie isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #9,725 in 1997.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
