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  • CallaLily25CallaLily25 member
    This is all I could find on it.

    @rrbar74, could you tell us where you found the meaning? I'm just curious.

    "The first name Briley may be an elaboration on the name Riley; alternatively, it might be derived from a surname like Briarly or Briarley. There seems to be no true etymology for the name and is of modern creation." https://babynamesworld.parentsconnect.com/meaning_of_briley.html

    "1: Briley has its origins in the Old English language and it is used largely in English. The name Briley means 'briar wood'. The first name is of uncertain origin; it could be taken from similar-sounding surnames like Brierly or Briarley, which originated from Brierley in Staffordshire or Brierly in South and West Yorkshire. The place name is of the Old English broer and leah (meaning 'wood, clearing, meadow'). Forms of Briley include the English Brylee, the name Bryley, the name Bryli, and the name Brylie.

    2: Briley's origin is English-American. This could be a modern coinage from the letter 'B-' and the name Riley."

    https://www.babynamespedia.com/meaning/Briley/f


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  • rrbar74rrbar74 member
    No, that is not where I found the meaning.  I found it in genealogy research on Ancestry.  It also listed it as a surname not as a baby name. I recognize that it is not been used commonly as a first name.  Not arguing that.

    But, I STILL LIKE IT. 

    In your opinion, why is it so bad?  Is it because it's not really a first name per say? Sounds to trendy? Be specific please.
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    DaisyBlinks said:
    I think my biggest grievance is that it sounds like a three year old. Which is great for exactly three years. Then it kind of sucks. 
    I can see that in some ways.   But I guess it doesn't bother me.  My name has a lee ending and I think it sounds like a three year old, and I'm 35.
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  • 12bailey1812bailey18 member
    I think it sounds trendy, which to me, means it will be outdated. Like I said before, I lump it in to the 'Riley' craze.

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  • CallaLily25CallaLily25 member
    rrbar74 said:
    No, that is not where I found the meaning.  I found it in genealogy research on Ancestry.  It also listed it as a surname not as a baby name. I recognize that it is not been used commonly as a first name.  Not arguing that.

    But, I STILL LIKE IT. 

    In your opinion, why is it so bad?  Is it because it's not really a first name per say? Sounds to trendy? Be specific please.
    I don't necessarily mind trendy or last names as first names, but I think Briley sounds very juvenile. Some of the names I suggested are considered "trendy," but I think they sound less juvenile. Personally, I can only picture Briley on a little girl, not a grown woman.

    What about Bailey? Madison? Hadley? Brielle? Brynn? Addison? Kylie (has the same sound)?
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  • rrbar74rrbar74 member
    I guess it helps that I actually know some girls who are older who have the name Briley.

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  • Meery82Meery82 member
    mummyofsix said:
    I LOVE it! Awesome, awesome choice. Well done on picking a unique, pretty name. ( All of that is a lie, but I really don't know what the point of posting this was other than to hear resounding praise, sooooo..... I'll lie. I agree with everyone else re it being smooshy and unfair to saddle a girl with a name of her two cousins) I know a girl named Bryeleighee (pronounced Briley). It makes me sad when I hear it. :(

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  • Meery82Meery82 member
    OP, you gotta remember, your daughter will be an adult for the majority of her life. How do you expect anyone to take her seriously with such a juvenile and classless name? And yes, there are people who judge someone just on their name and write them off. Sad but true. Who do you think is going to get the benefit of the doubt on a job application? Grace or Briley?
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  • ScauraScaura member
    Grace is beautiful.  Not loving the fn and I do love made up names but that one is a stretch.  I'd use it as a mn.
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  • Sam Buttons Sam Buttons member
    I really just want to jump in to urge you to not name a kid after their cousins. I would feel so weird if I were names after my cousin - wouldn't you?! It's one thing to name a child after a family member who is older or deceased, that has lead a majority of their life and you know what kind of person they are, but it's entirely different to put that kind of importance on a kid who hasnt come into their own. What if Bret gets a girl knocked up in high school or Riley has a record.

    Perfectly lovely kids screw up, and could you imagine saying, "ya, I'm named for my cousin Riley, you know the one who dropped out and works at the gas station." Not that I think these things will happen, but stranger things have.
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  • sweetpeace13sweetpeace13 member
    Not a fan trendy and doesn't age well
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  • Kmommy91Kmommy91 member
    Not a fan. Grace is ok though
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  • rrbar74rrbar74 member
    As I have said earlier, I appreciate every response.  I have considered everyone's opinion.  I have consulted with friends and family members.  I STILL have not decided on a name.

    The reason I like the name is because :

    1.  I do want to name her in some way after my two GROWN nephews.  Yes, they are grown.  I know that ppl do not understand my relationship with my nephews, but that is for me to know and understand. 

    2.  It doesn't bother me that it's trendy.

    3.  I like the fact that it isn't common.

    4.  There is no way in hell I would name my kid what some of you have suggested or even what I see some of you have posted as your current children's names.  That doesn't mean that it is a bad name, it's  just not my cup of tea. (Notice, I didn't feel the need to call anyone's chosen name low class or trailer trashy.)

    I asked for opinions, I got them. REGARDLESS of whether I agree.  At no point did I say, kiss my ass or screw off.  I just responded with my feelings regardless of whether they align with yours.  Constructive criticism was and is appreciated.  Rude, thoughtless and hateful comments weren't necessary. 

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  • BulgariHeartBulgariHeart member
    Why don't you name yourself after your nephews if it's so imperative that some is. Honest suggestion.
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  • rrbar74rrbar74 member
    Funny, I am named after my cousin.  LOL
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  • rrbar74rrbar74 member

    capulet said:


    I do not see the point in this post.  Nobody likes the one name you seem to have your heart set on, so it's understandable if you're defensive.  HOWEVER.  People offered many, many suggestions.  You have blown all of them off, I suppose under the assumption that insulting every name we like is a fair response to us insulting the one you like.  You have given us no idea what other names you like.  You have literally mentioned not a single other name in the world that you don't hate.  So, after two pages we've established the reasons all of us dislike Briley and the reasons you like it.  That's fine, but what on earth are you trying to get out of this post?  If you like the name and don't like any others, then use it. You have to name your child something, and apparently only Briley will do.  If you want ideas, then for God's sake give us some tiny crumb of something to go on.  If not, you're welcome to stick around, but as far as I'm concerned this thread is a waste of everyone's time.

    Jesus, I'm not trying to insult anyone.  I said I APPRECIATE THE OPINIONS!!!! Obviously, I still like the name Briley, but I just said we haven't decided on it.  I'm actually keeping an open mind regardless of what you think.  Do you want me to just ignore the posts????  I can't help it if I don't agree with all of them.
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  • rrbar74rrbar74 member
    BTW - Other names I DO like:

    Emma Grace
    Brianna Grace

    Holy crapy look at me go!!!
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  • rrbar74rrbar74 member
    YEP!!!!

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  • rrbar74rrbar74 member
    I am sorry if I have confused anyone, pissed anyone off, or further put anyone out because I refuse to just bend to your dictates. 

    I'm done.  I will leave this forum and choose one where people can be supportive and not twist things to make their own arguments. 

    Thanks to those of you who were kind.  And I appreciate those who were kind and offered positive criticism.


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  • Meery82Meery82 member
    rrbar74 said:
    I am sorry if I have confused anyone, pissed anyone off, or further put anyone out because I refuse to just bend to your dictates. 

    I'm done.  I will leave this forum and choose one where people can be supportive and not twist things to make their own arguments. 

    Thanks to those of you who were kind.  And I appreciate those who were kind and offered positive criticism.



    You're being melodramatic. We don't like Briley. We told you. I don't know what more you want. And for what it's worth, the name is unfortunately growing in popularity. I've heard it several times in my area.
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  • StickyBabyStickyBaby member
    I know this horse is long dead, but just incase you decide to constructively look at your name choices, I think Emma is a good choice, Brianna Rena is a bit sing songy.
    Also you are considering honoring grown ups, and not little boys, I think it would be ok to honor just 1 family member. People do that all of the time.
    Emma Grace Rena
    Grace Riley Rena
    Emma Riley Rena
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  • SkeemerSkeemer member
    rrbar74 said:

    2.  It doesn't bother me that it's trendy.

    3.  I like the fact that it isn't common.


    Isn't this pretty much an oxy moron?


        




     

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