Adrian

of the Adriatic sea region.

Variant Forms

Name	Meaning	Gender	Origin
Ade	Peak, pinnacle, royal	Male	African
Adiran	From The Adriatic	Male	English
Adriano	From Hadria	Male	Latin
Adrien	From Hadria	Male	Latin
Hadrian	From Hadria	Male	Latin

Adrian Kantrowitz was an American cardiologist who performed the world’s first pediatric heart transplant.
Adrian Mitchell was an English literary figure associated with the ‘anti-bomb’ movement.
Adrian Smith is an English guitarist, who has played for various bands.
Adrian Willaert was a famous, Flemish composer of the Renaissance period.