Irish · Girl name
Bree
“strength, exalted one”
About the name Bree
Bree is derived from Irish, meaning ‘strength’ or ‘exalted one’, and is often linked to the Irish word brí, ‘strength’ or ‘vigor’, and to the name Brigid. It can also be a short form of Brianna or Gabrielle. In J. R. R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings, Bree is a village where the hobbits meet Aragorn. A known bearer is the fictional Bree Van de Kamp of the television series Desperate Housewives, played by Marcia Cross.
- Meaning
- strength, exalted one
- Origin
- Irish
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- BREE(1 syl.)
Middle names for Bree
- Bree Elizabeth
- Bree Anne
- Bree Marie
- Bree Joy
- Bree Claire
Questions about Bree
- What does Bree mean?
- Bree is an Irish name meaning "strength, exalted one".
- How do you pronounce Bree?
- Bree is pronounced BREE, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Bree?
- Variants of Bree include Brie, Breea.
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