What origin is the name Bricriu?

Bricriu comes from irish naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Bricriu a popular name?

Bricriu is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Bricriu?

Names from the same irish tradition pair naturally with Bricriu — for example Riley, Nora, Keira. You can browse more on our irish names page.

Bricriu

Q: Is Bricriu a rare name?

Yes. Bricriu does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Bricriu

Bricriu

Boy

irish

2 syllables

Bricriu is an irish boy's name meaning "In Irish mythology, this name belonged to a figure known as Bricriu of the Bitter Tongue, famed for his sharp wit.".

Bricriu is a boy name of irish origin meaning "In Irish mythology, this name belonged to a figure known as Bricriu of the Bitter Tongue, famed for his sharp wit.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: irish
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

In Irish mythology, this name belonged to a figure known as Bricriu of the Bitter Tongue, famed for his sharp wit.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Bricriu

Very rare in US records

What does Bricriu mean?

Bricriu is a boy name of irish origin meaning "In Irish mythology, this name belonged to a figure known as Bricriu of the Bitter Tongue, famed for his sharp wit.".