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Brielle

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Pronounced bree-EL /briˈɛl/High

Meaning: Short form of Gabrielle; from Hebrew meaning 'God is my strength'High

In 30 seconds: A chic French-inspired short form of Gabrielle, carrying the Hebrew meaning 'God is my strength.' Brielle stands beautifully on its own — breezy, feminine, and stylish — and has become a top-150 girls' name in the U.S.
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Origin HighFrench, Hebrew
MeaningShort form of Gabrielle; from Hebrew meaning 'God is my strength'
Peak year2017
Total births (all-time)≈ 30,388

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201719722017

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Brielle originated as a shortened form of Gabrielle, itself the French feminine form of Gabriel, from the Hebrew Gavriel — a compound of gever (man, strength) and El (God) — meaning 'God is my strength' or 'hero of God.' The clipping to Brielle gives it a distinctly French, airy quality.

As an independent name, Brielle appeared on U.S. charts in the 1990s and rose steadily through the 2000s and 2010s. It appeals to parents who want a feminine name with a French lilt but find Gabrielle too formal. It now consistently ranks in the U.S. top 150 girls' names.

Did you know? Brielle is also a small coastal town in New Jersey known for its fishing harbor — though the name as used today is almost certainly a clipped form of Gabrielle rather than a place reference.

Variations

GabrielleBriBriella

Nicknames

BriElle

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Brielle mean?

Brielle is a short form of Gabrielle, meaning 'God is my strength' from the Hebrew name Gabriel.

How do you pronounce Brielle?

Brielle is pronounced bree-EL /briˈɛl/ — two syllables with stress on the second.

Is Brielle a boy or girl name?

Brielle is used exclusively as a girl's name.

How popular is Brielle?

Brielle has been climbing U.S. charts since the 2000s and now ranks in the top 150 girls' names.