A thorny patch of shrubs
Derived from the Middle English word 'brere', it refers to a prickly or thorny plant, typically a wild rose or bramble. It has transitioned from a nature-based surname to a popular botanical given name. It gained significant recognition through the fairy tale character Briar Rose, the original name for Sleeping Beauty.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The birth name of Princess Aurora · Sleeping Beauty
A protagonist with plant magic · The Circle of Magic series
Canadian actress and dancer
