English/Irish · Girl name
Brianna
“feminine form of Brian”
About the name Brianna
Brianna is a feminine given name that originated as a modern English elaboration of Brian, which itself is of Irish origin. Brian is derived from the Old Irish word ‘brígh’, meaning ‘strength’ or ‘noble’. Brianna is not a traditional Irish name but rather an English-language creation inspired by the masculine Brian. The name has appeared in literature and media, notably as Brianna Fraser in Diana Gabaldon’s Outlander novels and the television adaptation. Variants include Briana, Bryanna, and Breeanna.
- Meaning
- feminine form of Brian
- Origin
- English/Irish
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- bree-AN-na(3 syl.)
Middle names for Brianna
- Brianna Marie
- Brianna Elizabeth
- Brianna Grace
- Brianna Ann
- Brianna Nicole
Questions about Brianna
- What does Brianna mean?
- Brianna is an English name meaning "feminine form of Brian".
- How do you pronounce Brianna?
- Brianna is pronounced bree-AN-na, with emphasis on the second syllable.
- What are variants of Brianna?
- Variants of Brianna include Briana, Bryanna, Breeanna.
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