To swell; a flowering vine
Derived from the Greek word 'bryein', meaning to swell or teem, referring to the vigorous growth of the bryony vine. It is a botanical name that gained popularity in Britain during the early 20th century alongside other floral names. In folklore, the bryony vine was sometimes used as a substitute for mandrake root.
Less common today
Bryony isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,786 in 2012.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The central protagonist and narrator · Atonement
Award-winning British playwright
Olympic gold medalist in trampolining
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British actress known for Call the Midwife
