Hadrian - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Hadrian \

is pronounced HAY-dree-en. Variant of Adrian (Latin) "from Hadria". Hadria was a north Italian city. The Roman emperor Hadrianus (second century AD) was a gifted writer and architect; he caused Hadrian's Wall to be built in Britain.

Hadrian has 4 variant forms: Adrian, Adriano, Adrien and Hadrien.

Baby names that sound like Hadrian are Haydrian and Hadriano.

Hadrian is an uncommon first name for men and an equally uncommon last name for both men and women. (1990 U.S. Census)

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