Brianna
Meaning of Brianna
Brianna breezes in on a Gaelic wind—her roots tangled in the ancient Irish word “brígh,” meaning “strength” and “nobility,” yet she wears her heritage with the easy sparkle of a modern pop anthem. First spotted in literature as the bold Lady Briana in Edmund Spenser’s 16th-century epic The Faerie Queene, she later sprinted up American baby-name charts like a sprinter catching a tailwind, peaking in the early 2000s before settling into today’s comfortable sweet spot. Think of her as Brian’s spirited sister who swapped the knight’s sword for a guitar pick: still brave, but now belting out power chords. From playgrounds to boardrooms, the name carries an effortless blend of steel and shimmer—perfect for parents seeking a moniker that promises both Celtic backbone and headline-ready flair.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as bree-AN-uh (/briˈanə/)
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Notable People Named Brianna
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| Brianna Hesson is an American softball coach and former pro first baseman and outfielder, now an assistant for the Austin Peay Governors after starring at Georgia and playing in National Pro Fastpitch with the Akron Racers. |
| Brianna Keilar is an American journalist who co-anchors the afternoon edition of CNN News Central and previously served as a White House and senior political correspondent and hosted CNN Right Now. |
| Brianna Taylor is a reality TV personality and singer songwriter who appeared on American Idol season five and The Real World Hollywood, released a self titled EP in 2008, and later signed with Universal Music. |
| Brianna Lea Pruett was an American artist known for her music, painting, poetry, and filmmaking. |
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| Brianna Lance is a New York City based American fashion designer and artist. |
| Brianna Throssell is a retired Australian swimmer who competed for DC Trident in the International Swimming League. |
| Brianna Turner is an American WNBA player for the Indiana Fever who played at Notre Dame and is from Pearland, Texas. |
| Brianna Buentello is a Democratic former Colorado state representative for the 47th district who served one term, sat on the Rural Affairs and Agriculture Committee, and was vice chair of the Education Committee. |
| Brianna Hennessy is a Canadian paracanoeist and wheelchair rugby player with multiple ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships medals who won VL2 silver at the 2024 Summer Paralympics. |
