Brie

Brie is an English feminine name that functions primarily as a short form of Brianna or Brielle, themselves derivatives of the Celtic root brígh, meaning strength or valor. The name is also strongly associated with the Brie region of northern France, famous for its soft-ripened cheese, giving the name a distinctly French flavor despite its Celtic underpinnings. Its rise in English-speaking countries accelerated during the late twentieth century alongside the broader popularity of Bri- names for girls. Closely related forms include Bree, Brianna, and Brielle.