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Bry

Boy Name day: December 17 In French: Bryan
Bry is a short form of Brian: on birth records it is written Brian (1,172,859 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Brian page. Also a short form of Bryan, Bryce, Byron.
Origin: Old Irish / Celtic. Meaning: High, noble, exalted (possibly 'hill').
Of uncertain Old Irish origin, usually linked to an element meaning 'high, noble' (or bre 'hill'), and popularised by the High King Brian Boru.

Name day for Bry

December 17

Why this day? Bry is a short form of Brian, and shares its name day.

Bry is celebrated in the United States and Argentina on December 17; France on November 13.

The story of the name Bry

Bry is a short form of Brian. It keeps its origin (Old Irish / Celtic) and meaning — high, noble, exalted (possibly 'hill'), and shares its name day, December 17.

On birth records, Bry is rarely written as such: the Brys are Brians (1,172,859 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Brian page. Bry is also a short form of Bryan, Bryce, Byron.

Frequently asked questions about Bry

What does Bry mean?

Bry is a short form of Brian, which means high, noble, exalted (possibly 'hill').

When is Bry's name day?

December 17, together with Brian: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Bry a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Brian.

Bry's profile

Energy 7/10
Humor 6/10
Independence 7/10
Sensitivity 5/10
Ambition 8/10
Stability 6/10
Whimsy 5/10
Diplomacy 6/10
Loyalty 7/10
Need for attention 5/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Bry

Top 10

  1. Tanya96%
  2. Vicki95%
  3. Vickie95%
  4. Diane95%
  5. Victoria95%
  6. Kara95%
  7. Dianne95%
  8. Leona95%
  9. Diana95%
  10. Deanna95%

Bottom 10

  1. Ruth51%
  2. Andrea53%
  3. Faith55%
  4. Agnes57%
  5. Barbara57%
  6. Madelyn57%
  7. Theresa58%
  8. Terri58%
  9. Teresa58%
  10. Molly59%

Love potential for Bry

Top 10

  1. Gloria91%
  2. Jeanette90%
  3. Denise90%
  4. Janet90%
  5. Doris89%
  6. Tonya87%
  7. Mabel87%
  8. Glenda87%
  9. Lorraine86%
  10. Renee86%

Bottom 10

  1. Maya46%
  2. Marilyn50%
  3. Melody50%
  4. April52%
  5. Autumn53%
  6. Violet53%
  7. Alice53%
  8. Hailey55%
  9. Viola56%
  10. Zoey56%

Professional potential for Bry

Top 10

  1. Constance84%
  2. Connie84%
  3. Bernice81%
  4. Kristina81%
  5. Beth80%
  6. Bessie80%
  7. Elizabeth80%
  8. Eleanor80%
  9. Diana77%
  10. Diane77%

Bottom 10

  1. Phyllis42%
  2. Molly42%
  3. Melody42%
  4. Heather42%
  5. Brandy42%
  6. Zoe42%
  7. Kaylee42%
  8. April42%
  9. Autumn42%
  10. Lillie43%

Crush potential for Bry

Top 10

  1. Brenda96%
  2. Brooke96%
  3. Cynthia96%
  4. Charlene96%
  5. Darlene96%
  6. Kimberly96%
  7. Tammy96%
  8. Melinda95%
  9. Gloria95%
  10. Kelsey94%

Bottom 10

  1. Agnes51%
  2. Andrea51%
  3. Ruth52%
  4. Martha52%
  5. Connie52%
  6. Roberta52%
  7. Constance52%
  8. Barbara55%
  9. Norma57%
  10. Annie60%
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