Briar
US Popularity Rank: 677
Origin: British
Meaning: Thorny bush of wild roses; Brambles
Briar is a gender-neutral name of British origins, meaning "thorny bush of wild roses" and "brambles." Every rose has its thorn, and nothing could be more accurate with this baby name's etymology. Briar reminds parents and baby to take the good with the bad in every situation, teaching baby to grow into a well-rounded human being.