Briley

Briley is an English name that may have originated as a surname based on a place name, though its exact etymology is unclear.

One theory suggests that Briley is derived from the Old English words 'bri' meaning 'bridge' and 'leah' meaning 'woodland clearing', indicating a place name meaning 'woodland clearing near a bridge'.

Another possibility is that Briley is a variant of the surname Brierly, which is thought to come from a place name in Lancashire, England.

As a given name, Briley has been used for both boys and girls, though it is more common for girls in recent years.