Comments for BRIAN:

This is my dad's name. I think the name Brian sounds strong and brave.

-- Phoenix Flower  10/1/2005

A character in the Harry Potter series by J.K Rowling, Albus Percival Wulfric BRIAN Dumbledore.

-- ditchvictory  10/2/2005

Brian is the name of the intelligent, talking dog on the cartoon TV show "Family Guy".

-- Anonymous User  12/18/2005

Could also be another variation of the word brAIn, as in having a brain = being smart.

-- G0B  12/22/2005

Uh, I doubt it.

-- Emmasj  3/8/2007

This is such a hot name!

-- MusicRat  1/1/2006

Famous bearer is sex offender/internet superstar Brian Peppers of Lucas County, Ohio.

-- Anonymous User  1/25/2006

I have always liked the name Brian. It is a strong, handsome male name. A timeless classic.

-- Anonymous User  4/26/2006

I think this is one of the most noble names in the world.

-- Xandaerin  4/27/2006

A famous bearer is Brian Molko, frontman of band Placebo.

-- viper  5/28/2006

Brian Warner is Marilyn Mansonīs real name.

-- Maggie_Simpson  7/29/2006

Well, there's Queen guitarist Brian May. And then there's always Monty Python's Life of Brian, in which Graham Chapman plays the title role of Brian.

-- Anonymous User  8/26/2006

Brian Kinney was the character everyone wanted to sleep with on Queer as Folk.

-- Marauder  11/9/2006

Brian Doerksen is a Christian music artist.

-- Anonymous User  11/11/2006

Brian Krause played the character "Leo" on Charmed.

-- Anonymous User  11/22/2006

This name is so sexy. I love it. ;D.

-- FyreHydenGirth  11/24/2006

I love the name - but I cannot forget my mum's friend. When he was born there was a typing error on his birth certificate which has never been changed. His legal name is Brain. But everyone calls him Brian. :)

-- Anonymous User  1/19/2007

Most of the Brians I've met in my time had red hair. Funny how things work like that sometimes.

-- Anonymous User  2/14/2007

*sighs, exasperated* No, things don't work out like that. I've never met a Brian with red hair. I don't really like this name much.

-- Bellula  7/30/2007

I love it. It makes me think of guitars. I love guitars :D I love this name, and every Brian I've ever met has had dark hair, I've only seen one with blonde hair. Brians rule.

-- a_lovers_charm  4/10/2007

I like it, but it's very common where I am.

-- Anonymous User  4/19/2007

I like this name. It is not common which is nice. It reminds me of a strong, brave person.

-- CharlieRob  5/10/2007

Famous bearer: Brian Epstein, the Beatles' manager.

-- Anonymous User  7/8/2007

I found this website that lists Bible verses in association with each name. The actual denotation of each name is nowhere near as accurate as BTN, but I thought the verse thing was cool. Verse for Brian is Psalm 49:3. See result by searching for Brian at http://www.homesteaddesigns.com/name_meaning_search.htm or, for an easier translation of the Bible verse, search for Psalm 49 on http://www.biblegateway.com.

-- a_lovers_charm  7/19/2007

To be honest I think it's quite boring. And who could call a baby Brian?

-- helenus  7/30/2007

Brian Joubert - French figure skater. Actually French form of 'Brian' should be 'Bryan', but Joubert prefers to spell his name in 'an English way'.

-- Ghanima  8/5/2007

Brian sounds like a smart, rich doctor's name. Very handsome, I love this name.

-- applemilk  9/8/2007

Famous bearer, well, perhaps! Monty Python's Life of Brian. If you don't know it, you should. One of the great comedy classics of all time.

-- Anneza  10/31/2007

I think that this is a very nice name for a boy.

-- aquaspirit96  1/9/2008

The traditional pronunciation is Bree-in.
http://babynamesofireland.com/pages/boy-names-a-c.html

I kind of dislike the name either way. Though I like the history of the name through Brian Boru.

-- Anonymous User  2/11/2008

Brian Littrell is one of the Backstreet boys! He is so cute, funny and kind! His voice is angelic, too! He is the cousin of another Backstreet boy, Kevin, who is a total hottie. LOL.

-- Anonymous User  3/7/2008

I can't believe that nobody's mentioned Brian Jacques! He's the author of the Redwall series, as well as a good many other books. He lives in Liverpool, England (giving us all just one more reason to love that place).

-- Pippin  3/16/2008

This name is borne by English actor Brian Capron (born February 11, 1947). He is best known for his role as serial killer Richard Hillman in the British soap opera "Coronation Street" from 2001 to 2003. He also starred as Jerry McKenzie on the British soap opera "EastEnders" from 1993 to 1994.

-- AndrewJKD  4/1/2008

This name seemed to be popular some time ago, but it has faded out of popularity, apparently. The only Brians I know are both grownups. If I ever have kids, I might name a boy Brian, because of Brian May from Queen and my grandfather, whose name is Brian. At first I couldn't imagine calling a kid Brian, but now I can somewhat. It sounds nice.

-- Pippin  4/19/2008

You can't really go wrong with this name. I can imagine this name on pretty much every sort of guy, including the fat and ugly ones. The name seems suitable for different races as well. It's a nice enough name that shouldn't lead to bullying or discrimination, and it ages well, but it is also hideosly common and totally overused, and has been for a long time. I have a feeling this might just be one of those names that unloving parents have lazily picked for their son. I associate the name with mostly decent people, like Brian Eno, whose 70s and 80s ambient music I love. Of course, this does also remind me of Brian Warner, better known as Marilyn Manson, who I have always considered a jerk. But well, there are plenty of Brians out there.

-- slight night shiver  5/17/2008

In Albanian
bri=horn
brire=horns
an=side
So the man had horns in his head, like the Vikings. So it was a nickname.

-- lazaros  7/3/2008

Vikings. Did. Not. Have. Horns. On. Their. Helmets. That image was a Victorian romanticism again.

-- 910  10/31/2009

I know Brian Mcfadden as a Westlife lad. Also he doesn't sing with the other lads anymore, I still love him. He is blond, tall, and funny. He is a good solo singer, too.

-- Ghazal  7/9/2008

Brian Elwin Haner Jr. is the name of the lead guitarist of metal band, Avenged Sevenfold.

-- YourAchillesHeel  7/28/2008

A famous bearer is director Brian DePalma.

-- Anonymous User  1/29/2009

I love this name. Really. It sounds so elegant and gentle, without sounding utterly effeminate. And it's not too common these days, so that's a plus.

-- Golden Phoenix  3/28/2009

Awesome name for strong and nice guy. Just great!

-- Ravynne  8/18/2009

I can't believe no one's mentioned Brian Viglione! He's best known as one half the Brechtian Punk Cabaret band, the Dresden Dolls, along with Amanda Palmer.

-- Sophannagh  9/20/2009

Are you serious!? no one remembers Brian May? a member of the band Queen!? the only band in the world?!

-- lillyanna  10/17/2009

Nothing wrong with it besides for the tedious use.

-- Kerules  11/1/2009

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