I think Briony/Bryony is a beautiful name. I like the
Briony spelling best (I have a thing against two Y's in one name), but I think
Bryony is the most authentic spelling? I dislike random H's in names.
I think the name is too beautiful to shorten. But I guess Brie (brye, not like the cheese) would be ok.
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I learned my lesson well.
You see you can’t please everyone
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