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Briseis

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Pronounced bry-SAY-iss /braɪˈseɪ.ɪs/Medium

Meaning: From Greek Briseis — 'daughter of Briseus' — the captive princess at the heart of the Iliad; etymology of the root uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: Classical and tragic: Briseis is the captive princess of the Iliad — Achilles' prize. Lyrical, storied, and rare.
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Origin MediumGreek
MeaningFrom Greek Briseis — 'daughter of Briseus' — the captive princess at the heart of the Iliad; etymology of the root uncertain
U.S. rank (2025)#5437 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births23 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2006
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,375

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200620002025

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Briseis comes from Greek Briseis, 'daughter of Briseus' — the captive princess central to the Iliad (the root's meaning is uncertain, which we note). A lyrical, tragic classical name.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, daughter-of-Briseus at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Briseis, 'daughter of Briseus', was the captive princess whose seizure sparked Achilles' wrath in the Iliad — a lyrical, storied classical name.
Overall data confidence 65%
Behind the Name — Briseis — root uncertain

Variations

BriseydaBrisaBryseis

Nicknames

Bri

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Briseis mean?

Briseis is Greek 'daughter of Briseus' — a princess of the Iliad; the root's meaning is uncertain.

How do you pronounce Briseis?

It's said bry-SAY-iss /braɪˈseɪ.ɪs/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Briseis a boy or girl name?

Briseis is a girl's name.

How popular is Briseis?

Briseis is a rare name in the U.S.

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