All names A–Z
What does Briar mean?
English: English name referring to a thorny plant or bush.. Briar is an English word that refers to a thorny plant or bush, often associated with wildness and nature.
Is Briar a good dog name?
Not yet rated. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.
Briar in the Pets in the City community
We don't have publishable popularity figures for Briar in our Auckland community. This does not tell us how common the name is.
From anonymised, aggregated records of dogs at our 5 Auckland centres. Our community, not a national census.
What kind of dog does Briar suit?
Wonderfully unusual
Nature
Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.
Names similar to Briar
Aerie — A nest of an eagle or other bird of prey.Ayaz — Turkish name meaning 'cool breeze'.Baya — A name meaning 'a type of bird' in some cultures.Blane — Means 'yellow' or 'saffron' in Scottish.Bran — Means 'raven' in Old English.Bryar — Variant of 'Briar', meaning 'thorny bush'.Buio — Means 'darkness' in Italian, often used poetically.Drey — A term for a squirrel's nest.