Bree

Bree is an English given name that likely originated as a short form of Brianna or other Bri- names, though it is also used as an anglicization of the Irish name Brígh, derived from the Old Irish word brí, meaning power or strength. The name gained broader recognition in the English-speaking world partly through fictional characters, most notably in J. R. R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings, where Bree is a place name. Related forms include Bri, Bria, and Brianna, and it shares its root with the Irish name Brigid, one of Ireland's most celebrated saints.