Of Celtic origin, this name means “strong, virtuous, honorable.” Mix the letters around, as people inevitably will, and you’ve got “brain” … so you may as well add “smart” too.
Brian
Nicknames:
Bri.
Famous people named Brian:
Actors Brian Austin Green, Brian Dennehy, and Brian Kerwin; singers Brian McKnight, Brian Wilson, and Brian Littrell; figure skater Brian Boitano; football player Brian Piccolo.
Fun facts:
Shock rocker Marilyn Manson’s real name is Brian Warner.
