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As someone with a name that people often replace/muddle up with Bryony I unfortunately just don't like it. It feels very clunky and inelegant - there are much nicer sounding 'Br' names available.
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Sounds cute, simple, and floral as it means.
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I always thought this name was a feminine version of Brian. It’s only now with looking it up have I realised that this is an unrelated name. But I like it.
I really don’t get the embryo thing since the first y in Bryony and the y in embryo are pronounced differently (“ee” and “eye”). Certainly never crossed my mind and personally, I struggle to care.
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I really don’t get the embryo thing since the first y in Bryony and the y in embryo are pronounced differently (“ee” and “eye”). Certainly never crossed my mind and personally, I struggle to care.
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It would look a lot better if it was Brioney. The 2 Y'S look immature.
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The look of it is honestly rather unappealing and even a bit unfeminine.
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It reminds me of Briony in atonement. But I think it is quite pretty.
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This name seems to be only popular with British women.
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Ugh, sounds like Brony, a male mlp (My Little Pony) fan. Eww.
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In 2018, 33 is the most common age for an American (U.S.) Bryony who is registered female with the Social Security Administration. It is the 26, 820th most common female first name for living U.S. citizens.
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Bryony reminds of an embryo. Disgusting.
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I love the name personally. I think it's beautiful and unique.
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Really unique.
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I've really enjoyed reading these comments on my name.
I'm not offended by anyone who is not really feeling my name for their babies or could never imagine being named it themselves, but personally I love my name more then ever st 38 years of age.
I wasn't so keen on it through childhood however I was told time and time again that it was beautiful, that people wanted my name and somebody named their daughter after hearing my name. I knew 4 others with my name in my English town with variations of the spelling. If you're wondering why I wasn't keen on my name as a child, it wasn't because anyone made fun of it, it was simply due to wanting to be one of the more popular names of that time which I still love such as Emma and Claire.
As an adult it has grown on me and I've since moved to Australia where people love it too although unless they have the name or know someone with the name they tend to pronounce it either Bree-ah-nee or Bree-ohhhh-nee (accent on middle syllable like in Leonie) instead of Bry-o-nee with accent on the first syllable. I don't mind mispronunciations and I don't even think to correct people because I'm not offended. Some people ask me over and over if they're pronouncing it correctly which I'm touched by and understand if they've not heard it before. I also get called Bronny, Bronwyn and Brianna. I really don't mind because my nearest and dearest know me and love me for who I am.
As for the ' Bry-embryo' comment above ; that made me laugh out loud. Nope, I was never associated with any other words or names through school. Don't let that put you off a name.
To the commenter who said it sounds unintelligent; well, beauty is in the eye of the beholder and if you view the name like this that is absolutely your right and opinion, but it does have history. Bryony and all its spellings come from a plant which has been around since Latin was spoken and the plant used for medicinal purposes. Bryonia is still a herbal ingredient today. It's not a fad name. It's been around for a long time and goes in and out of fashion like all names.
To the commenter who was put off by the Latin meaning Bryonia ; to swell and blossom. This was referring to the berries and flowers on the plant not the person with the name. Actually, I'd never heard the meaning referred as in these words before so it's also a take on the translation from Latin.
A book I have gives the meaning as 'a twining vine' which is a simple description opposed to the literal translation of the flower's original Latin meaning.
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I'm not offended by anyone who is not really feeling my name for their babies or could never imagine being named it themselves, but personally I love my name more then ever st 38 years of age.
I wasn't so keen on it through childhood however I was told time and time again that it was beautiful, that people wanted my name and somebody named their daughter after hearing my name. I knew 4 others with my name in my English town with variations of the spelling. If you're wondering why I wasn't keen on my name as a child, it wasn't because anyone made fun of it, it was simply due to wanting to be one of the more popular names of that time which I still love such as Emma and Claire.
As an adult it has grown on me and I've since moved to Australia where people love it too although unless they have the name or know someone with the name they tend to pronounce it either Bree-ah-nee or Bree-ohhhh-nee (accent on middle syllable like in Leonie) instead of Bry-o-nee with accent on the first syllable. I don't mind mispronunciations and I don't even think to correct people because I'm not offended. Some people ask me over and over if they're pronouncing it correctly which I'm touched by and understand if they've not heard it before. I also get called Bronny, Bronwyn and Brianna. I really don't mind because my nearest and dearest know me and love me for who I am.
As for the ' Bry-embryo' comment above ; that made me laugh out loud. Nope, I was never associated with any other words or names through school. Don't let that put you off a name.
To the commenter who said it sounds unintelligent; well, beauty is in the eye of the beholder and if you view the name like this that is absolutely your right and opinion, but it does have history. Bryony and all its spellings come from a plant which has been around since Latin was spoken and the plant used for medicinal purposes. Bryonia is still a herbal ingredient today. It's not a fad name. It's been around for a long time and goes in and out of fashion like all names.
To the commenter who was put off by the Latin meaning Bryonia ; to swell and blossom. This was referring to the berries and flowers on the plant not the person with the name. Actually, I'd never heard the meaning referred as in these words before so it's also a take on the translation from Latin.
A book I have gives the meaning as 'a twining vine' which is a simple description opposed to the literal translation of the flower's original Latin meaning.
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I love this name. I am aware that it is comparatively rare in the USA, but it's in regular use here in the UK. It isn't popular, but isn't particularly unusual, either. Bryony is the original, and my preferred spelling, but Briony is fine, and a well-established alternative. Many people assume that this plant name is a feminine version of Brian or Bryan, but there is no connection between Bryony/Briony and Brian/Bryan, other than the names happening to have a similar sound. I believe that Brianne and Brianna are feminine forms of Brian/Bryan. Bryony is pronounced "briar-nee", for the most part.
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UGLY UGLY UGLY name! If you're crazy enough to name your baby girl this weird name, you can expect her being called "Bryony the Embryony" all through her school years.
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I prefer Briony because it's more delicate.
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Love the name -- my mother read the name in a book long before getting pregnant with me, and couldn't remember how to spell the name, so I ended up with two R's -- Bryrony. It has always been a difficult name for people to pronounce, but I get complimented on my name almost every day. I go by Bry mostly (pronounced like cry, dry, try, etc...). I had considered changing my legal name to Bryony when I was changing my last name to my now married name, but decided to stick with Bryrony. Bryony is very uncommon in the USA. I have only personally met one other girl with the name Bryony. I do know of two others with the name Bryrony, thanks to social media.
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First of all as a Briony myself I can clarify that Bryony is not in anyway a "classier" version, in fact it's a more common version of the spelling. Secondly it's not Bri-ah-nee and if people were to pronounce it like that when calling my name they would instantly complete the stages of aggravating me. The "proper" pronunciation of the name is Bri-oh-nee. Thirdly Bryony or Briony get shortened to Bri-Bri... which, let's be honest, is a strippers nickname.
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Eeeew, reminds me of an embryo.
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I LOVE this name, I find it so adorable and lovely. It seems that people either love it or hate it. I used to dislike it, but it's grown on me so much.
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Bryony Gordon is a British newspaper columnist.
Bryony is a beautiful name, and so much classier than Briony. The two letters y lend the name its charm and flair. That spelling is also more authentic, being the name of the vine.
Bryony is almost a modern classic in the UK. Gorgeous, and makes a good middle name with an older classic such as Anna or a more widely-used name.
I had a work colleague called this and she received so many compliments on her name.
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Bryony is a beautiful name, and so much classier than Briony. The two letters y lend the name its charm and flair. That spelling is also more authentic, being the name of the vine.
Bryony is almost a modern classic in the UK. Gorgeous, and makes a good middle name with an older classic such as Anna or a more widely-used name.
I had a work colleague called this and she received so many compliments on her name.
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Bryony is the name of the green-haired Team Flare scientist in Pokemon X and Y.
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This name isn't used a lot, but I don't really like it. It sounds like Brian with a y at the end, and the pronunciation is a bit clumsy and muddled sounding. Everybody likes different things but I think some people are attracted to certain names simply because they are rare, rather than really liking the name truly for it's sound and structure, which is what counts the most. There are many more popular names than Bryony that are also much nicer.
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This name is pretty. I love the double Y. It looks heaps better than Briony.
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To be truthful, I do not understand the obsession with this name. It is neither pleasing nor fulfilling. I can say with sure confidence that I am correct in foreseeing the near future a rapid increase in the use of "Bryony" and such names like "Brianna," "Kaycee," "Jaylin," Kaydyn," and the sort. "Fad" names. "Trend" names. Appealing? I think not. Nor do they give the slightest impression of intelligence. Perhaps for a spoiled little Southern Pageant baby. Definitely not the definition of brains.
Choose a name your child will thank you for later in life. I certainly cannot imagine a lawyer named "Bryony Ferris," or "Jaycee Towns."
As a parting note; Am I the only living being who has realized the meaning is "To Swell"?
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Choose a name your child will thank you for later in life. I certainly cannot imagine a lawyer named "Bryony Ferris," or "Jaycee Towns."
As a parting note; Am I the only living being who has realized the meaning is "To Swell"?
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Hi, my name is Briony and I pronounce it BRI-OH-NEE.
The comment from Francesca regarding this name is rather harsh and reminds me strongly of the infamous interview of Katie Hopkins on This Morning Program in the UK (link below)
http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/katie-hopkins-branded-an-insufferable-snob-after-this-morning-debate-on-childrens-names-8690468.html
My name is not an American "fad" it is a classic British name. It may not give you the "slightest impression of intelligence" but I will have you know I achieved an A in every exam I have ever sat. I am a Medical Student at university and a soon to be dental surgeon. To many people I am the "definition of brains". I could have been a lawyer if I wanted or any other 'important' career, my name has not held me back and I am regularly complimented on it.
If anyone is considering this name please do not let Francesca's comment dim your view, a name does not make someone unintelligent, with loving parents and support anyone can achieve. I love my classical British name, it comes from the English wild flower Bryony and it has many meanings one of which is "to grow luxuriantly".
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The comment from Francesca regarding this name is rather harsh and reminds me strongly of the infamous interview of Katie Hopkins on This Morning Program in the UK (link below)
http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/katie-hopkins-branded-an-insufferable-snob-after-this-morning-debate-on-childrens-names-8690468.html
My name is not an American "fad" it is a classic British name. It may not give you the "slightest impression of intelligence" but I will have you know I achieved an A in every exam I have ever sat. I am a Medical Student at university and a soon to be dental surgeon. To many people I am the "definition of brains". I could have been a lawyer if I wanted or any other 'important' career, my name has not held me back and I am regularly complimented on it.
If anyone is considering this name please do not let Francesca's comment dim your view, a name does not make someone unintelligent, with loving parents and support anyone can achieve. I love my classical British name, it comes from the English wild flower Bryony and it has many meanings one of which is "to grow luxuriantly".
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Etruscan priests believed that white Bryony possessed the power to avert lightning. According to legend, Augustus Caesar wore a crown woven of this vine to shield him in storm.
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I much prefer Briony - I don't like the look of the double Y's.
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I love the name Bryony! It has a strong feeling to it and is also great because it is so uncommon. However, unless you live in a place where it is a common name, I wouldn't use it because it sounds too much like Brian or Brainy.
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To the person who said it is bree-ah-nee, I'm in the UK, and have only heard brian-ee, like Brian.
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Sorry but my name is Bryony and it's not pronounced at all like it says here. If said slowly and proplerly, it should be-
Bry (like cry)
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Ee
But when people say it quick its more like Bry-Annie, but the A in Annie isn't said the same as it would be in Annie, it's more subtle, like the A in Anonomous for example. Sounds more like "uh" if that makes sense.
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Bry (like cry)
On
Ee
But when people say it quick its more like Bry-Annie, but the A in Annie isn't said the same as it would be in Annie, it's more subtle, like the A in Anonomous for example. Sounds more like "uh" if that makes sense.
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Bryony is the name of one of the characters in Brian Jacques's The Outcast of Redwall. She was such a sweet little girl/mouse (you know how those books), that this name has left a lasting positive impression on me.
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I think this name is so cute!
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Aww such a cute name. =)
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My cousin's name is this but it's spelt Brioni for a difference.
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It's very cute and youthful.
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This name is the best name in the world! I love this name! It's so cute and fashionable!
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This is a beautiful name. :D
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I know a Bryony who pronounces it like Brian with an -ee sound on the end.
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Bryony is a very beautiful name. It is one of my favorites.
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Since this is my name -- and it is widely used in the United Kingdom -- I can say for certain that the actual pronunciation is: "BRI-AH-NEE" with the emphasis on the first sylable, using a long "i" sound. It is almost as if you are saying the name "Brian", but with a long "e" sound attached to the end.
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