Bryanna

Bryanna is a modern English feminine elaboration of Bryan, itself an anglicized form of the Old Irish name Brian, which is generally thought to derive from an Old Celtic root meaning high or noble. The name gained popularity alongside other feminine formations such as Brianna and Breanna, all created by adding feminine suffixes to the masculine Bryan or Brian. The medieval Irish king Brian Boru, celebrated for his victory over Norse forces at the Battle of Clontarf in 1014, gave the source name enduring prestige in Ireland and among the Irish diaspora.