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Briseida

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Pronounced bree-SAY-dah /bɾiˈseɪdɑ/High

Meaning: Spanish form of Greek Briseis, meaning 'daughter of Briseus'; Briseis was a Trojan captive whose seizure by Agamemnon sparked Achilles' famous wrath in the Iliad.High

In 30 seconds: A Spanish form of the Greek Briseis, a Trojan princess in Homer's Iliad whose beauty sparked the central conflict of the epic poem.

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Origin HighGreek, Spanish

MeaningSpanish form of Greek Briseis, meaning 'daughter of Briseus'; Briseis was a Trojan captive whose seizure by Agamemnon sparked Achilles' famous wrath in the Iliad.

U.S. rank (2025)#2491 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births71 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2005

Total births (all-time)≈ 2,705

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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History & Origin

Briseida is the Spanish rendering of the Greek name Briseis, a patronymic meaning 'daughter of Briseus'. In the Iliad of Homer, Briseis was a princess from the city of Lyrnessus who was captured by Achilles during the Trojan War. When Agamemnon took her from Achilles, the hero's wrathful withdrawal from battle set the epic's central plot in motion. The medieval Spanish romance tradition adapted many Greek and Trojan names, including Briseida.

As a given name, Briseida is used in Spanish-speaking countries, particularly in Mexico and Central America, where classical and mythological names have long been popular. It combines the prestige of classical antiquity with the lyrical sound of Spanish phonology. In the United States, Briseida appears in Latinx communities as a distinctive name that connects bearers to a rich literary heritage.

Did you know? Briseis (whose name Briseida preserves) is a pivotal character in Homer's Iliad — Achilles' refusal to fight after Agamemnon seized her is the dramatic engine that drives the entire poem's plot.

Overall data confidence 90%

Homer – The Iliad (trans. Lattimore) — Primary source for Briseis/Briseida as Trojan princess and her role in the epic.Behind the Name – Briseis — Documents the Greek patronymic meaning and Spanish form Briseida.

Variations

BriseisBrysaidaBrizeida

Nicknames

BriSeisBrise

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Briseida mean?

Briseida means 'daughter of Briseus', from the Greek patronymic Briseis. She was a Trojan princess whose capture by Agamemnon sparked Achilles' famous wrath in Homer's Iliad.

How do you pronounce Briseida?

Briseida is pronounced bree-SAY-dah, with three syllables and stress on the second.

Is Briseida a boy or girl name?

Briseida is used exclusively as a girl's name.

How popular is Briseida?

Briseida is a moderately rare name found mainly in Mexico, Central America, and among Latinx communities in the United States, valued for its mythological grandeur.