BricemFrench, English From the name Bricius, which was probably a Latinized form of a Gaulish name meaning "speckled". This was the name of a 5th-century saint, a disciple of Saint Martin of Tours.
BrychanmOld Welsh Derived from Welsh brych meaning "speckled, freckled" combined with a diminutive suffix. Brychan Brycheiniog was a legendary Welsh king, said to be Irish by birth, the founder of the kingdom of Brycheiniog in central Wales. He reputedly fathered dozens of children, many of whom are regarded as saints.
OighrigfScottish Gaelic From the older Gaelic name Aithbhreac, derived from the intensive prefix ath- and breac"speckled". It has been Anglicized as Effie, Euphemia and Affrica.