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Adrian

Latinmixed3 syllables

The story behind Adrian

From Latin Hadrianus (“from the Roman harbor Hadria”) a place name ultimately from Etruscan 𐌇𐌀𐌕𐌓𐌉𐌀 (hatria). Doublet of Hadrian. See Adria.

Other language forms and explanations (2)
  • German entry

    From Latin Hadriānus, ultimately from Etruscan 𐌇𐌀𐌕𐌓𐌉𐌀 (hatria).

  • Polish entry

    Learned borrowing from Latin Hadrianus, ultimately from Etruscan 𐌇𐌀𐌕𐌓𐌉𐌀 (hatria).

Pronunciation

UK: /ˈeɪ.dɹiː.ən/

Regional pronunciation variants
  • German: /ˈaːd.ʁi.aːn/
  • German: [ˈʔaːd.ʁi.aːn]
  • Polish: /ˈa.drjan/

Popularity

Adrian ranked #3645 in US for 2025.

Source: SSA national baby names

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Middle Names for Adrian

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Balbina

Learned borrowing from Latin Balbina.

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Balbino

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