Brienne

Fact sheet

Name: Brienne
Gender: Girl name
Syllables: 2

Brienne is considered an American variant of Brianne, a feminine spelling of the name Brian. The meaning of the name can be translated as "the Exalted" or "the Hill."

What does the name Brienne mean?

Brienne is an American derivative of Brianne, which is a feminine form of the name Brian. The name is interpreted as "the Exalted" or "the Hill." The exact origin is not clearly defined. It is believed that the name traces back to the ancient Celtic word *brigonos, which means "high, exalted, noble." Alternatively, it could also stem from the Celtic word bre meaning "hill." Related forms include Brianna, Breana, Breanna, Briana, and Bryanna.

How do you pronounce Brienne?

Bri-enn, like 'Bri' in 'Brille' and 'enn' in 'Brenner.'

Popularity

Brienne is a rather rare first name in Germany. In 2022, it ranked 5,539th on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best ranking was in 2015 when it reached 1,798th place. Over the last ten years, Brienne has been given as a first name about 30 times, which earned it 4,795th place in the ten-year statistics. For the period from 2010 to 2024, it ranks 5,475th.

Famous people

Brienne of Tarth (character from the book series Game of Thrones)

Frequently asked questions about the name Brienne

What is the meaning of the name Brienne?

Brienne means 'the Exalted' or 'the Hill' and is an American derivative of the name Brianne.

Where does the name Brienne come from?

The name Brienne has Old Irish and Celtic roots and is used in languages such as American, English, French, and Irish.

How popular is the name Brienne?

Brienne has been gaining popularity in recent years, especially in the USA, and is often seen as a modern alternative to traditional names.