Brianna

Brianna is an English feminine form of Brian, an Irish name of debated origin, most likely derived from an Old Celtic root meaning high or noble. The name Brian was borne famously by Brian Boru, the eleventh-century High King of Ireland, which helped cement its lasting cultural prominence. Brianna rose to widespread popularity in English-speaking countries during the late twentieth century, partly reflecting broader trends of feminizing established masculine names. Related forms include Briana, Breanna, and Bryanna, as well as the older Irish feminine equivalent Brígh.