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Brielle
Meaning: short for Gabrielle; also a Dutch town · Origin: French · Gender: usually a girl's name
Origin & history
Usually a short form of Gabrielle ('God is my strength'); it is also the name of a Dutch port town.
Nicknames
Bri, Elle
Variants & related names
Briella, Brie
Brielle name art
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FAQ
What does the name Brielle mean?
Brielle means “short for Gabrielle; also a Dutch town”. It comes from French.
Is Brielle a popular name?
Yes — Brielle has been one of the most popular girls' names in the United States in the 2020s, according to US Social Security Administration baby-name data.
What are nicknames for Brielle?
Bri, Elle.
What are other forms of Brielle?
Briella, Brie.
Similar names
Elaine · Elle · Charlotte · Isabelle · Esme · Eloise
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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.