Meaning: Man from Hadria
The story
Adrian comes through the Roman name Hadrianus, referring to Hadria in Italy. It has been used in English since the Middle Ages and was borne by several popes.
Nicknames
- Ade
- Adi
Spellings & variants
Popularity
Top 100
One of the 100 most popular names in the US.
Similar position in the latest US rankings
Style
- Classic
- Works everywhere
Origins
Adrian comes from Latin.
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