What origin is the name Briseis?

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

Is Briseis a popular name?

Briseis 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 brother names for Briseis?

Names from the same greek tradition pair naturally with Briseis — for example Alexander, Christopher, Lucas. You can browse more on our greek names page.

Briseis

Q: Is Briseis a rare name?

Yes. Briseis 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 Briseis

Briseis

Girl

greek

2 syllables

Briseis is a greek girl's name meaning "A name of Greek origin famous for the slave of Achilles in the Iliad. Her character is a central figure during the events of the Trojan War.".

With greek roots, Briseis is a girl name that means "A name of Greek origin famous for the slave of Achilles in the Iliad. Her character is a central figure during the events of the Trojan War.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: greek
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

A name of Greek origin famous for the slave of Achilles in the Iliad. Her character is a central figure during the events of the Trojan War.

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Briseis

Very rare in US records

What does Briseis mean?

Briseis is a girl name of greek origin meaning "A name of Greek origin famous for the slave of Achilles in the Iliad. Her character is a central figure during the events of the Trojan War.".