Comments for the name Brian

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

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

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

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

Uh, I doubt it.

This is such a hot name!

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

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

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

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

Brian Warner is Marilyn Manson´s real name.

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.

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

Brian Doerksen is a Christian music artist.

Brian Krause played the character "Leo" on Charmed.

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

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. :)

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

*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.

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.

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

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

Famous bearer: Brian Epstein, the Beatles' manager.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

A famous bearer is director Brian DePalma.

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.

Awesome name for strong and nice guy. Just great!

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.

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

Nothing wrong with it besides for the tedious use.

A famous bearer is American actor Brian Baumgartner (born November 29, 1972). He's best known for his role as Kevin Malone on the United States version of "The Office" and the web series spinoff "The Office: Accountants".

Brian Ebejer is the real name of Edsel Dope, the founder and lead vocalist of the metal band Dope.

I just don't like it. Sounds ugly.

A famous bearer is American television writer and producer Brian Hargrove (born 2 April 1956). Amongst his numerous TV credits include "Caroline in the City", "Wanda at Large", and "Titus". He's also well-known for being the partner of actor David Hyde Pierce.

Famous bearer is Brian Cox.

I like it, but I prefer "Bryan."

So boring. I don't like it at all.

A very trustworthy name, but I don't like the sound of it. It's the 'br' at the beginning.

This is one of the few names I have a real hatred of. I've never in person met a Brian who wasn't vitriolic or dull as dish water respectively, and somehow they all seem to be mentally lacking in some way of form. It doesn't help that my hands type Brain automatically rather than Brian... and Brain's probably the better name! But... Brian Blessed is delightfully terrifyingly mad and possibly the loudest man in the world, so that's one connotation I can stomach.

Incidentally, I just read it's used as a French surname, and at least in that context is derived from the Old Occitan word 'Brian' which means "maggot"... very obscure and backwards connotation... but what a HIDEOUS! association. It's put me even more off of the name, unfortunately.

Brian O'Driscoll is the Irish rugby captain.

The idea that Brian Ború was any kind of savior stems from the questionable and propagandistic Cogad Gáedel re Gallaib. Historically, it seems that he was only a tyrant who sought to establish a national monarchy by bloodshed against Norseman and Irishman alike. Before Brian was born, Norsemen raided Ireland for a few years, their camps became a few cities and these Norsemen became assimilated into Irish life and culture to whatever degree. Ironically, the only conquest in this episode was the one attempted by Brian himself.

I know Brian as primarily an Irish name, so naturally I like it. I prefer BRIAN to any other variant spelling such as Bryan. I think of a tall, strong, attractive Irish man. I have only known one Brian, but actually it was Bryan instead.

Brian Wilson from The Beach Boys.

Brian Cox is a famous "scientist" who makes a mockery of his blessed name. I do not like Brian Cox for his disbelief in any deity, and more importantly, he does not see me as his God's representative on this planet. He explains the solar system and the universe without attributing the vast emptiness of space to the great Creator. This is one man I will not let enter my holy place.

The proper Irish pronunciation of the name is: BREE-ən, not BRIE-ən.

Here you can listen to how a native Irish speaker from Cork pronounces the name (scroll down a bit on the page): http://www.forvo.com/word/Brian/

Here is another soundbit, at the very bottom of the page: http://www.babynamesofireland.com/b-names/b-names-for-boys.