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Briseyda

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Pronounced bree-SAY-dah /briˈseɪ.dɑ/Medium

Meaning: Latina form of Briseis/Briseida — a captive princess in the Iliad; etymology uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: Classical and Latina: Briseyda is the Spanish Briseis — the Iliad's tragic princess. Lyrical, storied, and rare.

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Origin MediumGreek, Spanish

MeaningLatina form of Briseis/Briseida — a captive princess in the Iliad; etymology uncertain

U.S. rank (2025)#4083 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births35 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2005

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,764

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Briseyda is a Latina form of Briseis/Briseida — the captive princess of the Iliad (and the medieval Criseyde; her name's etymology is uncertain, which we note). A lyrical, storied name across Latin America.

In the U.S. it appears in Latino families. Rare, a-Trojan-heroine at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Briseis was the captive princess at the heart of Achilles' wrath in the Iliad — Briseyda is the romantic Latina form (also via medieval 'Criseyde'); her name's origin is uncertain.

Overall data confidence 60%

References — Briseis — etymology uncertain

Variations

BriseidaBriseisBrisa

Nicknames

Bri

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Briseida— a sister spelling

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Yolanda— shares the -da ending

Aleida— echoes that soft -da sound

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Briseyda mean?

Briseyda is the Latina Briseis — a princess of the Iliad; her name's etymology is uncertain.

How do you pronounce Briseyda?

It's said bree-SAY-dah /briˈseɪ.dɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Briseyda a boy or girl name?

Briseyda is a girl's name.

How popular is Briseyda?

Briseyda is a rare name in the U.S.