MEANING: This name derives from the Ancient Greek “brízo (βρίζω)”, meaning “curse, swear, insult, insolence, outrage”. 1) Briseis also known as Greek: Hippodameia, was a mythical queen in Asia Minor at the time of the Trojan War. ... In Greek Mythology, Briseis, a daughter of Briseus, was a princess of Lyrnessus.
Brodie can be a given name or a surname of Scottish origin, and a location in Moray, Scotland, its meaning is uncertain; it is not clear if Brodie, as a word, has its origins in the Gaelic or Pictish languages. In 2012 this name was the 53rd most popular boys' name in Scotland.
Origin of the name Brody: Transferred use of the surname meaning “from Brodie.” Brodie is a place-name believed to be derived from the Gaelic broth (a ditch).
The name can be traced back to Saint Brogan (Broccán Clóen), Saint Patrick's nephew and scribe, and has many original meanings, including sorrowful, sharp-faced, sturdy and strong. Traditionally, Brogan has also been used as a first name for boys, after the Saint.
Meaning & History. From a surname, an Anglicized form of Irish Ó Proinntigh meaning "descendant of Proinnteach". The given name Proinnteach meant "bestower" in Gaelic. The Brontë sisters - Charlotte, Emily, and Anne - were 19th-century English novelists.
An ancient Greek name, from the Greek word "bronte", means "the sound of the thunder" in Greek. In Greek mythology Brontes was a Cyclops, the personification of "bronte". ... I always thought Bronte was a French name.
English Meaning: The name Brooklynn is an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name Brooklynn is: Water; stream.
The name Bruce is an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name Bruce is: Thick brush. Surname since medieval times; now a common given name. Folklore tale of 14th century Robert King of Scotland: (the Bruce) who learned the value of perseverance from watching a spider spin a web.
Celtic Meaning: The name Bryann is a Celtic baby name. In Celtic the meaning of the name Bryann is: Strong. She ascends. Feminine of Brian.
Celtic Meaning: The name Bryant is a Celtic baby name. In Celtic the meaning of the name Bryant is: Strong.
