Brion
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Origin of the name Brian:
Irish name of uncertain etymology. It is generally thought to be of Celtic origin, but its meaning is disputed. Some believe it to be derived from the root bri (force, strength), brîgh (valor, strength), or bruaich (a hill, steep, high). The name was introduced to different parts of England in the Middle Ages by Scandinavians from Ireland and by Bretons from Brittany. Var: Brien, Bryan. Short: Bri.
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We pronounce it Bri-on. Of course he is called Bri by his brothers and most friends. Brian by teachers etc.
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Our Brion was born in 1982 and I found this spelling in a baby name book of that year.
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I think it was the same information as the name Brian. Celtic with the Bri being the root of the name.
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