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What do you think of Briar for a girl?

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Maeven1302 · 04/02/2023 23:16

Share your opinions!

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Anoisagusaris · 04/02/2023 23:23

Although isn’t Briar Rose another name for Sleeping Beauty or one of the other princesses?

HeavenIsAHalfpipe · 04/02/2023 23:23

Not keen sorry @Maeven1302

Missingthesea · 04/02/2023 23:22

I like it.

Weekendwarriorwoman · 04/02/2023 23:22

I’ve heard the name before and thought it was ridiculous. I don’t like it at all - sorry. I would laugh like I do when I hear mums calling their kids with ridiculous names

Anoisagusaris · 04/02/2023 23:21

‘She’s like a briar’ is a way of saying someone is in a bad mood/is crabby/narky here (Ireland).

MilkyWaytoday · 04/02/2023 23:21

It’s ok, how about Bryony or Brianna?

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Maeven1302 · 04/02/2023 23:20

Bry-er for pronunciation

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CC4712 · 04/02/2023 23:20

I'm not familiar with the name and never actually heard it as a name. I think of prickly, thorny plants! Sorry, but for me, I think of a nasty, snaggy plant, not a lovely name. If you love it though- go for it- its just my thoughts.

Mandasporian · 04/02/2023 23:19

My parents often called me a briar. It was not a compliment.

ohblahdeeohblahdahlifegoeson · 04/02/2023 23:18

How would you pronounce it?
I like how it looks

GrazingSheep · 04/02/2023 23:18

Would you want to be called Briar?

TulipTuesday · 04/02/2023 23:17

I love it!