The name Brielle is a girl's name of French origin meaning "hunting grounds". Brielle is ranked #101 on our popularity charts and is often added to lists like New Baby Names on the Rise and discussed in our forums with posts like "Baby a Day".
From the experts:
Though it sounds so modern, Brielle is, among other things, a traditional Cajun contraction of Gabrielle, but it has now spread far beyond that community. Brielle is also the name of a historic seaport in the western Netherlands.
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Comments
Sapphire Says:
hannahgracewilson Says:
I love this name, one of my friends is named Gabrielle but goes by Brielle.
hannahgracewilson Says:
Aubrielle is such a cute name
TiffanyS Says:
From Nameberry's own post on Mardi Gras Names: "Brielle-Though this sounds so modern, Brielle is a traditional Cajun contraction of Gabrielle –the Acadians often abbreviated common names in this way–but it has now spread far beyond the Cajun confines. Brielle is currently Number 128 in the US and 97 in Canada."
cabosanmucus Says:
Doesn't age well to me. should only be a nickname for Gabrielle if it was up to me.
TiffanyS Says:
I think of this name as coming from Gabrielle, and therefore meaning "God is my might."
Hailey Says:
Such a pretty, feminine name. I knew a girl whose name was Aubrielle and she went by Brielle. She was a sweet, beautiful young woman who wore this name well.
Lola Says:
It just kind of has a nasal sound to it.... Not nice sounding. I do like the idea though!
I might go for another french name that is a little more traditional like Eloise or Colette.
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farrahwentworth Says:
This is my middle name. I actually prefer it over my first name, but it doesn't really suit me.
SoDallas3 Says:
I love Brielle. She's just so French Chic and frankly I don't care about the cheese reference. You aren't naming the child after the cheese, you are naming them after a REGION in France. Two of my cousins whom I'm close to (and are like sisters to me) are Briony and Isabella, so it would be a nice way to honour them if I ever have a daughter.
Chey_Rhose_Dell Says:
My six year old cousin is named this, and she is the most beautiful thing there could be. Her name is perfect for her,she definitely stands out in a class full of Sophia's I love this name
morgannalucia Says:
I think this is a pretty name but just remember, you are basically naming your child cheese.
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WHAT CHEESE hun you got everything wrong