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Brie

Girl name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Brie: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 2019.

Brie is most familiar as a short form of Brianna or Gabrielle, though it also stands on its own as a French name derived from the Brie region, where the soft cheese originates. The name's Gaelic roots connect it to the ancient Irish word *brígh*, meaning "strength" or "power," making it a gentle yet sturdy choice. Famous bearers include American actress Brie Larson, who won an Oscar for her role in *Room*, and Brie Bella, one half of the WWE tag-team duo The Bella Twins. While no major settlements bear the name, the French region of Brie shares its etymology with the cheese and the name itself. It's also a popular character name in fiction, notably Brie in the *Sword of Truth* series, giving it a quiet literary edge.

Girl 1 of 52 years

Peak year
20193 babies
Latest (2019)
#7653 babies
Total births
3since 2019
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2019 · 3
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).