Briar

Briar is of English origin and means 'thorny bush of wild roses, brambles'. In Old English, the meaning of Briar is 'prickly bush'. There is a species of flowering plant called Erica arborea (tree heather) which is part of the heather family. The wood of the plant is known as briar root and is very hard and heat-resistant. It is mainly used to make smoking pipes. Also the name Briar is popularly associated with the Brothers Grimm fairy tale, ‘Little Briar Rose’ that is more commonly known as 'Sleeping Beauty'. A person to share this name is Briar Nolet who is a Canadian actress and dancer, best known for her role in the family television series 'The Next Step'.

Gender

Boy

Of course, this is a neutral name.

Meaning

a thorny patch

Origin

Nature name, English word name

Numerology

B is for buoy, you encourage those you see.

R is for righteous, you know when you’re right.

I is for ideals, no higher!

A is for altruism, the unselfish you.

R is for reasonable, your understanding way.

Lucky

Briar lucky number is 3.

The number 3 has always held powerful symbolism. Think about good things coming in 3s, the birth-life-death cycle, the mind-body-soul connection, the 3 acts of a typical story. Wherever the number 3 shows up in your life, it's generally an omen of creativity, communication, optimism, and curiosity!

Briar in Pop Culture

• Briar Moss character in Tamora Pierce's Circle of Magic book series
• Briar Gates character portrayed by Liam Neeson in the film 'Next of Kin'