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Brownie

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BROW-nee'BROW-nee'2 syllables
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§English
Comforting

MEANING

A smallSweet square or barUsually made with chocolate

ORIGIN

American

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the word 'brown' referring to the color of the dessert

CULTURAL NOTES

Commonly associated with homemade treats and comfort food

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Became popular in the United States in the early 20th century

🌐Scottish
Soft

MEANING

A mythical household spirit

ORIGIN

Scottish folklore

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Old English 'brΕ«n', meaning brown

CULTURAL NOTES

Brownies are believed to help with household chores in exchange for small gifts or food

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Appears in Scottish folklore as benevolent spirits

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FAQs About Brownie

The name Brownie means "A small, sweet square or bar, usually made with chocolate" in English, "A mythical household spirit" in Scottish.
Brownie has American and Scottish folklore origins. Derived from the word 'brown' referring to the color of the dessert
Brownie is pronounced BROW-nee (BROW-nee). It has 2 syllables.
On Naymt, every name is color-coded by gender: green indicates a "masculine" name (one that has only ever appeared in the boys' top 1000 since 1880), purple indicates a "feminine" name (only in the girls' top 1000), and yellow indicates a "neutral" name (one that has appeared in the top 1000 for both genders at some point in history).
Popular nicknames for Brownie include Brown, Brow.
Sibling name ideas that pair well with Brownie include Cookie, Muffin, Cocoa.
The most common spelling is Brownie. Alternative spellings include Brown-ee, Brownee.