Brielle

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Brielle is a girl name of French, modern origin, meaning “From Gabrielle: God is my strength”.

MeaningFrom Gabrielle: God is my strength
GenderGirl
OriginFrench, modern
Pronunciationbree-EL
TraditionModern & Classic
Used inUnited States, Canada

Meaning and origin of Brielle

Brielle is a modern name that began as a short form of Gabrielle, the French feminine of Gabriel, whose Hebrew name is usually explained as 'God is my strength'. It also coincides with the name of a historic Dutch port town. It has become popular in its own right in the United States since the 2000s, alongside similar names such as Arielle and Brianna.

Is Brielle a religious name?

Brielle itself is a modern name, but its source Gabrielle goes back to the archangel Gabriel, who appears in Jewish, Christian and Islamic scripture.

How popular is Brielle?

Popular in the United States in recent decades.

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Spellings and variants of Brielle

GabrielleBriellaBree

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Brielle mean?

Brielle means 'From Gabrielle: God is my strength'. It is of French, modern origin.

Does Brielle have a religious meaning?

Brielle itself is a modern name, but its source Gabrielle goes back to the archangel Gabriel, who appears in Jewish, Christian and Islamic scripture.

How do you pronounce Brielle?

Brielle is pronounced bree-EL.

Is Brielle a boy or girl name?

Brielle is usually a girl name.

Updated October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.