To sprout; a flowering vine
Derived from the Greek word 'bryo', meaning to swell or sprout, it refers to the bryony vine, a climbing plant used in traditional medicine. It gained literary prominence in the early 20th century and remains a distinctive botanical choice.
Less common today
Briony isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,539 in 2011.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The central protagonist and aspiring writer · Atonement
Scottish actress known for her role in Take the High Road
Canadian actress known for roles in film and television
