Briggs

Origin and meaning

Name: Briggs (briggs)

Gender: Male

Popularity in 2024: #356

Origin: English
Meaning: Dweller By The Bridge

Gender: Male

Origin and Meaning: Briggs is a surname of English origin, which has been used as a given name since the 19th century. The name is derived from the Middle English word "Brigge," meaning "bridge" or "dweller by the bridge".

History of name: The name Briggs has its roots in medieval England and was originally used as a surname. It became popular as a given name in the 19th century.

Style of the name: Briggs is a strong and straightforward name, with a simple and classic feel.

Symbolism of the name: The name Briggs symbolizes stability, security, and strength, as the image of a bridge is often associated with providing a solid foundation and a secure crossing.

Briggs's luck prospects

Common Nicknames

Common Nicknames for Briggs include:

• Biggs
• Bridge
• Brix
• Brick
• Brit
• Briggsie
• Bridgy
• Briggsy
• Brig
• Grits

Name popularity

Briggs is not a very popular name un US.

Famous people named Briggs

• Briggs Landry, American actor
• Briggs Cunningham, American racing driver and yachtsman
• Briggs Swift Carter, American civil rights activist and businessman
• Briggs Freeman, American businessman and real estate developer

Name Variations

Variations of name Briggs in English:

• Brigg
• Bridger
• Bridgey
• Briggie
• Briggsie

Similar Names

• Brice
• Bridger
• Bridgey
• Briggie
• Briggsie
• Breck
• Bryce
• Brett
• Blake
• Brock

Rhyming Names

• Jiggs
• Wiggs
• Riggs
• Siggs
• Higgins
• Liggs
• Miggs
• Piggs
• Tiggs

Diminutives Names

A diminutive is a name that sounds similar to Briggs but is shorter.

• Briggy
• Brix
• Brit
• Brick

Sibling Names

Sisters: Ava, Emma, Harper, Madison, Olivia, Sophia, Isabella, Chloe, Amelia, Scarlett.

Brothers: Liam, Ethan, Mason, Noah, Jackson, Aiden, Lucas, Owen, Elijah, Connor.