Brian
[ˈbraɪən]Meaning
uncertain; possibly from a Celtic root meaning "hill, high" or "might, power"
Background Story
Brian is a masculine given name of Irish and Breton origin, and also a surname of Occitan origin. Behind the Name gives its meaning as uncertain, possibly from the old Celtic root *brixs "hill, high" or the related *brigā "might, power". The name was borne by the Irish king Brian Boru, was common in Ireland after his time, and was introduced to northern England by Norse-Gael settlers; it was also used in Brittany and brought to England by Bretons after the Norman Conquest. It became rare in the English-speaking world before being strongly revived in the 20th century, and it is used in Polish, Portuguese (Brazilian), Spanish and Latin American Spanish.
Variations
Bryan, Brianna
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