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
Girl
Of course, this is a neutral name.
Meaning
a thorny patch
Origin
English
Numerology
B is for buddy, everyone is your pal.
R is for refreshing, the sparkling you.
I is for inspire, others seek your guidance.
A is for amenable, for your easy going nature.
R is for rational, the way you think.
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!
Famous People Named Briar
- Briar Nolet Canadian dancer, model and actress
- Briar Rose Christensen (b. 2014) daughter of actors Rachel Bilson and Hayden Christensen
Briar in Pop Culture
- Briar Rose aka Princess Aurora character in Disney's "Sleeping Beauty"
- Briar Rose mother of Princess Aurora on TV's 'Once Upon A Time'
- Briar Rose character in 1916 silent film "Hell to Pay Austin"
- Briar Beauty daughter of Sleeping Beauty in the "Ever After High" series
- Briar Harvestar character in "Bone" comics by Jeff Smith
