Brianne

Feminine variation of Brian
"strong, virtuous and honorable"

Brianne Origin and Meaning

The name Brianne is a girl's name.

Brianne is a feminine name of Celtic and French origins, essentially a feminine form of Brian, meaning 'strong, virtuous, honorable.' It gained popularity in the United States during the 1970s and 1980s, reflecting the trend toward creating feminine versions of traditional masculine names. Brianne offers a softer, more distinctly feminine alternative to Brianna, which saw even greater popularity during the same period. The name maintains Celtic roots while having a contemporary sound that balances tradition and modernity. While its peak popularity has passed, Brianne continues to be used, appreciated for its pleasant sound and positive associations with strength and virtue.

# 998 in the US

Brianne Rank in US Top 1000

Famous People Named Brianne

  • Brianne Sidonie Desaulniers
    birth name of Brie Larson, American actress
  • Brianne Theisen
    Eaton, Canadian heptathlete
  • Brianne Siddall
    American voice actress
  • Brianne Davis
    American actress
  • Brianne Alexandra Jenner
    Canadian ice hockey player
  • (Geraldine) Brianne Murphy
    English cinematographer
  • Brianne Lea McLaughlin
    American ice hockey player
  • Sarah Brianne "Bre" Blair
    American actress
  • Maddie Briann Aldridge
    daughter of Jamie Lynn Spears and Casey Aldridge