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Bryony

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Pronounced BRY-uh-nee /ˈbraɪ.ə.ni/High

Meaning: A climbing vine; 'to sprout, grow' (Greek)High

In 30 seconds: An English botanical name from the bryony vine, rooted in the Greek for 'to sprout and grow luxuriantly'.

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Origin HighGreek, English

MeaningA climbing vine; 'to sprout, grow' (Greek)

U.S. rank (2022)#9816 ↘ Falling

2022 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1977

Total births (all-time)≈ 257

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

Bryony comes from the wild climbing plant Bryonia, from Greek bryo, 'to swell, sprout, grow'. It joined names like Ivy and Heather in the English botanical-name revival.

Most common in Britain, Bryony is valued for its leafy, woodland sound and its tidy three-syllable rhythm.

Did you know? For all its prettiness, the bryony plant is toxic — its carved roots were once sold at fairs as counterfeit 'mandrake'.

Overall data confidence 88%

Behind the Name — Bryony — etymology

Variations

BrionyBryonie

Nicknames

Bry

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If you like Bryony…

Ivy— another climbing-plant name with the same green feel

Fern— a woodland botanical name

Willow— a leafy nature name with a soft sound

Heather— a fellow British plant name from the same revival

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Bryony mean?

Bryony is of Greek origin and means 'a climbing vine, from Greek 'to sprout''.

How do you pronounce Bryony?

It's said BRY-uh-nee /ˈbraɪ.ə.ni/.

Is Bryony a boy or girl name?

Bryony is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Bryony?

Bryony is an uncommon name in the U.S., better known in Britain.