Briar-rose

BRIE-uh-ROZ; BRIE-er-ROZ

Word name

"sweet briar"

Briar-rose Origin and Meaning

The name Briar-rose is a girl's name meaning "sweet briar".

A hyphenated name, associated with fairy tales, Sleeping Beauty, Disney princesses, and a flower also known as sweetbriar or eglantine. Given to around 10 babies each year, it is a bold choice, but with the familiar Rose to fall back on and the the gender neutral Briar to stop it feeling too princessy.