Adrian

Adrian is a Latin name derived from Hadrianus, meaning "from Hadria," a town in northern Italy that also gave its name to the Adriatic Sea. The name was borne by the Roman emperor Hadrian, who ruled in the second century and is remembered for commissioning Hadrian's Wall in Britain. Several early Christian saints and six popes also carried the name, helping spread it across medieval Europe. Feminine forms include Adriana and Adrianne, while Hadrian remains a classical variant.