The name Hadrian is a boy's name of Latin origin meaning "dark-haired". Hadrian and is often added to lists like Unique Boy Names: Unusual and Rare and discussed in our forums with posts like "Generation CAF (41 - with occupations)".
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Most parents would find this old Roman name pretentious compared to the more accessible Adrian, but some history buffs just might want to commemorate the enlightened emperor.
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Madeleine.Ashleigh Says:
ambercat Says:
The kid would probably be doomed to a lifetime of wall jokes/references.
autumnreverie Says:
How is this a "pretentious" name?
I prefer this to Adrian.
It means "from Hadria,'' not "dark-haired."
arr! Says:
Prefer this one over Adrian. Seems better to me.
indiefendi2 Says:
I know Hadrian is the original version but to be honest it sounds ugly. Like saying Adrian with heaving breathing.
paulapuddephatt Says:
Me too. I like the name Adrian, but I don't see this as a "pretentious" version of that. People use Hayden as well as Aidan, and I don't hear people calling that "pretentious".
paulapuddephatt Says:
I really like this, and it reminds me of visiting Hadrian's Wall.
Ziggy2112 Says:
This is Justin Trudeau's son's name - I pronounce it with a French accent.
SB Says:
When I thought of Hadrian, I thought of Scotland due to the famous wall and less of the emperor or of the name Adrian.
SB Says:
I don't.
RoddyThlayli Says:
I like Adrian better.
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I like it bc it reminds me of my trip to Great Britain