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Bryce

Etymology & Historical Origin of the Baby Name Bryce

The name Bryce is derived from a Scottish surname which, in turn, originated as a given name (Brice) from the Middle Ages. The name is thought to come from a Gaulish (Celtic) origin meaning “speckled” (for all those freckled-faced Scots out there?). Surnames were often derived from nicknames that signified personal characteristics, so this is likely the origin. Bryce/Brice is also a Welsh name from “ap + rhys” meaning ‘son of the ardent one.’ If this is not enough for you, then the name could also be derived from an old Celtic adjective meaning ‘alert.’ The name was borne by a 4th century French saint called Brice of Tours. An orphan, Brice was raised by Saint Martin but became vain and ambitious, treating his guardian with much contempt. Martin responded with great patience and kindness, and eventually Brice would remorsefully ask for his forgiveness. He went onto succeed Martin as Bishop of Tours only to revert back to his old ways: neglecting his duties and behaving immorally, so that he was eventually discharged from his post. Exiled to Rome, Brice would repent and completely change his lifestyle. He returned to his old post after seven years in Rome and went onto rule with great humility and holiness and was venerated as a saint by the time of his death.

All About the Baby Name – Bryce

Personality

OF THE BOY NAME BRYCE

The number Eight personality has everything to do with power, wealth and abundance. Somehow, this personality has been blessed on the material plane, but their authoritative and problem-solving traits provide evidence that their good fortunes are not just the luck of the lottery. They are well earned. This is the personality of CEOs and high-ranking military personnel. Eights are intensely active, hard-driving individuals. Success is only meaningful to them after a job well-done.  They are remarkable in their ability to see the larger picture right down to the smallest details, and organize a strategy around success. They then have the ability to direct a group around them toward any goal, and realize individual potential to get the most out of their team.

Popularity

OF THE BOY NAME BRYCE

Bryce has been in use as a boy’s name in America since 1918, but it did not achieve any significant popularity until the late 1990s. Patiently and with purpose, the name Bryce climbed up the popularity charts for 80 years before landing a spot on the Top 100 list in 1998. In 2003, the name dropped off that list, but still hovers very close. The name is probably a favorite of those American parents of Scottish descent. It’s not exactly the most masculine sounding of names, but it has a certain style all its own. It’s an obvious choice for fair skinned, freckled faced boys, but it also suggests an element of western adventure (think: Bryce Canyon). One caveat: we wouldn’t be surprised to see Bryce on the girl’s charts sometime in the near future given American parent’s penchant for hijacking more androgynous-sounding names from their male counterparts and bestowing them on their little girls (Ron Howard is already guilty of this). In any case, Bryce is a bright and friendly name that conjures up that old Celtic adjective meaning ‘alert.’

Quick Facts

ON BRYCE

GENDER:

Boy

ORIGIN:

Celtic

NUMBER OF SYLLABLES:

1

RANKING POPULARITY:

117

PRONUNCIATION:

BRYCE

SIMPLE MEANING:

Speckled, zealous, alert

Characteristics

OF BRYCE

Authoritative

Powerful

Tough

Tenacious

Wealthy

Problem-solver

Achiever

Cultural References to the Baby Name – Bryce

Literary Characters

OF THE BABY NAME BRYCE

We cannot find any significant literary characters by the name of Bryce

Childrens Books

ON THE BABY NAME BRYCE

We cannot find any childrens books with the first name Bryce

Popular Songs

ON BRYCE

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Famous People

NAMED BRYCE

Bryce Dallas Howard (actress) Bryce Davison (figure skater)

Children of Famous People

NAMED BRYCE

We cannot find any children of famous people with the first name Bryce

Historic Figures

WITH THE NAME BRYCE

We cannot find any historically significant people with the first name Bryce

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