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Bryony

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17caterpillars1mouse · 11/10/2017 08:01

Heard it mentioned recently on here and wondered what people's thoughts are? I only know one Bryony who is 15

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Ropsleybunny · 11/10/2017 08:02

Lovely and I don't know any.

ChocolateCrunch · 11/10/2017 08:07

Always liked this name. I know 2, both adults.

QueenOfThorns · 11/10/2017 08:08

I think it's beautiful! One of my sisters had a friend called Bryony, she'd be in her late 20s now.

AccrualIntentions · 11/10/2017 08:10

I know three my age (early 30s) but none younger. I think it's a lovely name.

Ionarocks · 11/10/2017 08:14

I love it. Reminds me of the book Atonement. Although I can't help but reading 'Bryan' in it which puts me off slightly.

TonicAndTonic · 11/10/2017 08:15

I really like it!

ShotsFired · 11/10/2017 08:22

It always feels like a very 'hard' name, quite 'big' to live up to for some reason.

It doesn't seem like the sort of name you could coo at a baby, that's for sure.

lalaloopyhead · 11/10/2017 08:24

I know a Briony (and think I prefer that spelling, looks less like Bryan) who is her early 20's, and a 15yrs old.

Its a nice name that isn't used loads.

Highpeak · 11/10/2017 08:28

I had it on my list but DH hated it!

ILikeyourHairyHands · 11/10/2017 08:42

I like it, DD was very nearly a Bryony but we changed to something very similar atvthe last minute.

LittleHearts · 11/10/2017 09:04

I like it very much. I think it is underused, and would like to use it for a dd. I like both spellings too.

Threeandabit · 11/10/2017 09:12

It's a beautiful name. I actually suggested it on a thread yesterday.

FfionFlorist · 11/10/2017 09:16

I think it is a little dated, a bit like Megan and Nicole but it is still a good solid name. Slightly prefer Briony, less American.

DandySeaLioness · 11/10/2017 09:17

a lovely name and I don’t know any Bryonies either.

Sophronia · 11/10/2017 09:45

It’s a bit dated and makes me think of Brian. I’m not keen.

Marcipex · 11/10/2017 10:16

I know its a flower name, but unfortunately sounds like a male name with y tagged on. Keviny Martiny etc

Ttbb · 11/10/2017 10:19

All bryonies that I have known have been blonde and fat without exception. Very odd coincidence. I just associate it with white Australians tbh, they are the only people I have ever known to use that name.

PandaCat · 11/10/2017 10:27

I'm not a huge fan of it. There is one in my 5yr olds class

Glumglowworm · 11/10/2017 10:28

I really like it and only know one (late teens)

AnyaMoondial · 11/10/2017 12:33

It's a great name. I prefer the Briony spelling too.

Sugarpiehoneyeye · 11/10/2017 12:39

It's lovely, I too prefer the spelling Briony.

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Alisvolatpropiis · 11/10/2017 13:55

I really really don't like it. Nor do I like Briony. It's an ugly name imo

Dustbunny1900 · 11/10/2017 14:55

Love love looooovvveee that name. Don't know any bryonys and never have met one in real life.
I'm really into both Blythe and bryony right now

mamasiz · 11/10/2017 17:47

Love it. If I'd have had a sister she would have been a Bryony. I'm a Holly and I've always thought they go well together!