Daughter of Briseus
In Greek mythology, Briseis was a princess of Lyrnessus whose capture by Achilles during the Trojan War became a central plot point of Homer's Iliad. Her name is a patronymic, simply identifying her as the daughter of the priest Briseus.
About 23 girls were named Briseis in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A central character and captive of Achilles in the Iliad · The Iliad by Homer
A Trojan priestess and love interest of Achilles · Troy (2004 film)
