Meaning: Feminine form of Brian; meaning uncertain
The story
Brianna is an English spelling of Briana, the feminine form of Brian. It carries Irish ancestry but developed as an English feminine name, with the older root still debated.
Nicknames
- Bri
- Bree
- Anna
Spellings & variants
- Briana
- Breanna
- Bryanna
Popularity
Familiar
In the US top 1,000 — familiar, not everywhere.
Lower in the latest US rankings
Style
- Modern
- Strong
Origins
Brianna comes from English and Irish.
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