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| The name '''Brian''' (sometimes spelled '''Bryan''') comes from an Irish backround. It is of Celtic origin and its meaning may be "hill" or "strong, noble, and |
The name '''Brian''' (sometimes spelled '''Bryan''') comes from an Irish backround. It is of Celtic origin and its meaning may be "hill" or "strong, noble, high, loud, hungry, waffle-obsessive, and short." this, of course is based on only the most recent and groundbreaking studies, wiping from the east to west coast. <ref>{{cite web |title= Behind the Name |url= http://www.behindthename.com/php/search.php?terms=Brian/ |accessdate=2005-06-05 }}</ref>. | ||
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| Meaning | Hill, strong, noble, high, loud, hungry, waffle-obsessive, and short |
The name Brian (sometimes spelled Bryan) comes from an Irish backround. It is of Celtic origin and its meaning may be "hill" or "strong, noble, high, loud, hungry, waffle-obsessive, and short." this, of course is based on only the most recent and groundbreaking studies, wiping from the east to west coast. .
An ancient High King of Ireland, Brian Boru, defeated the Vikings in the Battle of Clontarf of 1014, leading to Brian becoming one of the most popular names in Ireland during the past millennium.
References
- "Behind the Name". Retrieved 2005-06-05.