can't decide, does this name sound strange?

[HollyB83]

Hi, I really like the name Brianne especially as Brian is my grandpas name but our surname is Brown, does Brianne Brown sound funny i cant decide? Thanks xx

[BoysAreLikeDogs]

bleck

Bryony Brown much more classy

HTH

[ChippyMinton]

Brianna Brown might sound better?

[LaDiDaDi]

Sorry, it doesn't work.

[overmydeadbody]

Agree with boys. Brianne just isn't very nice. Like Danielle.

Bryony is more elegant.

[BendyBob]

I know of one. It's unusual in a good way but not gimmicky. I agree with Chippy there though; with your surname Brianna chimes better iyswim.

[PoppyC]

hmm.it's ok i suppose, but if you like it a lot go for it! It wouldn't raise any eyebrows.

[Jamieandhismagictorch]

Yes, Brianna or Bryony

[pixiestix]

Another vote here for Brianna or Bryony.
Brianne could work with some surnames, but not with Brown, sorry.

[GladioliBuckets]

Don't forget people will call her Brie for short, how does Brie Brown sound to you? Did you know there is an Australian actor called Bryan Brown (he was in Cocktail with Tom Cruise.)

I like the idea of a BB name (BB is a cute nickname in itself) but not a BrBr one.

How about:

Beatrice/Beatrix
Belinda

[MarianneD]

First choice Bryony, second choice Brianna. Not keen on Brianne

[clpsmum]

I think that is a gorgeous idea to call your daughter after your grandpa just imagine how thrilled he will be Brianne/Brianna both nice and work well with your surname IMO, if you like it go with it and i think that is such a lovely tribute to your granda he will be so proud

[5DollarShake]

Lovely idea - but think Brianna or Bryony works better.

[Magaly]

I like Bryony Belinda and Beatrix. Brianne is very popular in America but I think of Brian...... I'm not ready for baby Brians.

[Lonnie]

I like it I also like Brianna however Bryony just makes me want to puke I think it is hideously chav and horrid

[BallpointPen]

Another vote for Bryony.

[5DollarShake]

See, when I think of Bryony (well, Briony), I think of the book Atonement, which is definitely not chav.

[Aviendha]

Bree Anne Brown perhaps?

[GladioliBuckets]

That's funny, I find Brianna more chavvy than Bryony.

[Magaly]

Briony is definitely not the c word.

[BessieBoots]

I think Brianne Brown is a brilliant name! It's unique as a full name, but won't stand out too much just as a full name. Go for it!

[LetThereBeRock]

It doesn't work.

[Hulababy]

I don't like Brianne or Brianna, sorry.
Bryony is better although still not my own choice personally. I definitely don't think t could be classed as "chav" (yuk - hate that word!) though. Would have thought more likely to be mc.

[Nattynar]

If you like it then call her Brianne. People are always going to like/dislike whatever name you chose!

If your happy with it - do it! I'm calling my son Harry, and my OH's surname is Heard!

Aslong as it's not something like Teresa Green or Wayne King (sorry!) I don't see the problem.