Brian
The name Brian is of Irish origins and it is traditionally used by parents who are looking for a name for their son. It is said to have been taken from the Celtic word 'bre' or 'bryn', meaning ‘hill’, ‘noble’ or ‘exalted’. the meaning of Brian translates to ‘noble’, ‘exalted one’, ‘strong’, ‘virtuous’, and ‘honorable’. The name was further popularized in Ireland due to its associations with Brian Boru, an Irish king who is said to have ended the domination of the high lingship of Ireland by Ui Neill. Brian Austin Green is a famous Brian in Hollywood who has starred in 'Beverly Hills, 90210', 'Anger Management' and 'Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles'.
Gender
Boy
Meaning
strong, virtuous, and honorable
Origin
Irish
Numerology
B is for bounce, your ability to renew.
R is for refreshing, the sparkling you.
I is for impressive, your list of qualities.
A is for altruism, the unselfish you.
N is for noble, your regal bearing.
Lucky
Brian lucky number is 8.
8 is all about abundance. Within numerology, this number is linked to material wealth and financial success. Ambitious and goal-oriented, 8 can effortlessly assume leadership positions through its natural magnetism. 8 applies big-picture thinking to broaden its scope, racing up the top of any ladder to reach extraordinary heights.
Famous People Named Brian
- Brian Boru King of Ireland
- Brian Douglas Williams American broadcast journalist
- Brian Eno (aka Peter George St. John le Baptiste de la Salle Eno) English musician
- (Martin) Brian Mulroney 18th prime minister of Canada
- Brian Russell de Palma American film director
Brian in Pop Culture
- Allison "Sonny" Munroe Character from "Sonny with a Chance"
- Sir Brian de Bois Guilbert, character in "Ivanhoe" by Sir Walter Scott
- Brian Griffin dog character on "Family Guy"
- Brian Cohen main character in 1979 film "Monty Python's Life of Brian"
- Mr. Brian Fitzpatrick character in “Tom Jones” (1746)
