Boy
Celtic / Old French
1 syllable
Brice
BRYS
/braɪs/
"Speckled one" — a Gaulish saint's name with French elegance and Celtic spirit
Brice is derived from the Gaulish Bricius, meaning speckled or freckled, possibly referring to someone with a spotted or dappled complexion. Saint Brice of Tours, a 5th-century bishop and successor to Saint Martin, spread the name across medieval France and beyond. The name has a clean, one-syllable crispness popular in both France and the United States.
Quick Facts
Letters5
SyllablesBrice
GenderBoy
OriginCeltic / Old French
Root WordBricius
MeaningSpeckled, freckled
PopularityUncommon
Peak Year1995
Trend
→ Stable
Name DayNovember 13
Nicknames
BriB
About the Name Brice
Brice means speckled or freckled in Gaulish Celtic, possibly originally describing a person's appearance.
Brice derives from the Gaulish name Bricius, most famously borne by Saint Brice of Tours in 5th-century France.
Brice is moderately used in France and the US, with a clean, one-syllable crispness that appeals to parents.
Brice Alexander, Brice Thomas, and Brice Oliver are elegant combinations.
Brice suggests quiet sophistication, independence, and a subtle French flair.
Both Brice and Bryce are used. Brice is the French spelling; Bryce is more common in the United States.
Personality of Brice
Perceived character traits commonly associated with people named Brice
Creativity
74%
Elegance
76%
Independence
80%
Intelligence
78%
Strength
74%
Warmth
72%
Famous People Named Brice
S
Saint Brice of Tours
5th-century bishop of Tours, successor to Saint Martin of Tours
B
Brice de Nice
French comedy film character, a satirical action hero played by Jean Dujardin
B
Brice Hortefeux
French politician and former Interior Minister of France
Middle Names for Brice
Beautiful combinations that flow well with Brice
Brice James
Brice Alexander
Brice Thomas
Brice William
Brice Robert
Brice Henry
Brice Edward
Brice Lawrence
Brice Oliver
Brice Griffin
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History of Brice
400
Saint Brice ordained bishop of Tours by his mentor Saint Martin
1002
The St. Brice's Day Massacre, a key event in English-Danish history
1200
Brice and Bryce spread across France and the British Isles through Christian devotion
1995
Brice popular in France and seen occasionally in American baby name lists
Numerology & Symbolism of Brice
1
Destiny Number
Sum of all letters
5
Soul Urge
Sum of vowels
♍
Zodiac Affinity
Scorpio
3
Lucky Number
Personal power digit
🎨
Lucky Color
Dark Blue
💎
Lucky Stone
Lapis Lazuli
🌸
Lucky Flower
Heather
Brice Around the World
How Brice is written in different languages and scripts
برايس
Arabic
ブライス
Japanese
Брайс
Russian
브라이스
Korean
布莱斯
Chinese
Μπράις
Greek
ब्राइस
Hindi
ברייס
Hebrew
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