I say Bryony you think..

[onceuponavino]

Hi all

I posted a few days ago about Alana/Lana which I still absolutely adore, but DH threw Bryony into the works a few days ago after reaching an article by Bryony Gordon. I had never even considered it before but I really like it. My friend thinks it just sounds like a female version of Brian though.

Growing up I always liked the name Briar Rose (as in sleeping beauty) but now think it's a little tacky so Bryony seems like a nice alternative. If not for first name perhaps middle? Alana Bryony, does that go?

Thanks in advance

I mainly hear Brian-y. Not keen.

I also think of Bryony Tallis, Saoirse Ronan's character in Atonement. Which is better.

Sorry - I hear Bryony I think 'a bit like Brian'. Briar on its own is nice, or Rose - Alana Rose goes well.

I think of someone with frizzy hair, not sure why though

I just think 'girl's name', quite nice, vaguely botanical.

I don't think of Brian at all

I know a beautiful one! So name is glamorous to me.

I think 'misspelt'. I know its not, but I prefer Briony by far.

As a sound, I really like it!

Another one who thinks Brian.

Do you like Briar? Much better imo.

I think of the book/film Atonement.

It's a nice name.

I know a couple of teenage Bryonys. I like it, although not so keen when it get shortened to Bry.

Know a few & think it's pretty.

A lot of names are female versions of male names-
Antony/antonia
Michael/michaela

How about Brianna?

I say it more Bry-o-nee so I don't have that Brian association. I know a Bryony and she is really lovely.

I love it and it was on my list but I cannot get past the Brian thing :(

Also reminds me of atonement, I love the name tallis too but don't think I'm brave enough to use that!

Like it. The girl off if wishes were horses was bryony so it makes me think of horses. Which is no bad thing in my book as I was a pony mad little girl!!!

Sorry, makes me think of Bryan, he of the "yoni massage" fame.

Alana on the other hand is lovely!

Lovely name - botanical. I have known two Bryonys, both lovely people. It has never made me think of Brian - and I have known lots of Brians!

I don't think brian! Totally separate name to me. I quite like it it. Seems out doorsy and down to earth.

Alana bryony sounds fab.

If you want any more suggestions, I think Tamsin and Rowan give off a similar vibe.

I don't think of Brian at all-totally different sounds (bri-an/bri-on-y) IMO.

I like it but also like Briar Rose. Sounds lovely.

Religion teacher in sensible shoes.

Bryony in Atonement was an awful character.

I have never ever ever thought of "Brian" when I hear Bryony.

I like it, I think "Scottish" for some reason.

Briony is a poisonous plant I think.

It is but different spelling

www.thepoisongarden.co.uk/atoz/bryonia_dioica.htm

Not keen on it (although I love Alana as per your previous post!). IMO middle names are only relevant when they're used to honour someone or have a family/close friend connection so I never really understand why people put as much thought into them as they seem to do. In saying that I think Alana Bryony is a bit of a mouthful but as she will probably never use her middle name it really doesn't matter very much IMO.

Loved it until I told DP and he proceded to sing

"Bryony! A girl called Bryony..." A la life of Brian.

I don't hear Brian when I say it, and never even thought it. I went to school with a Bryony and she was lovely. I really liked her name and we called her Bry pie (which was her nn from her family and she loved it). I also had a Bridie in my class as well (pr Bry-dee)

If you cannot get over the Brian association, Alana Bryony sounds nice :)