Adrien

Adrien is a masculine given name of Latin origin. It is the French form of Adrian, derived from Hadrianus, meaning “from Hadria” or “of Adria,” a town near the Adriatic Sea. The name appeared in late antiquity and remains common in Francophone countries as well as in other parts of Europe and the English-speaking world under the variant Adrian.

Variants include Adrian (English), Adriaan (Dutch), and Adriano (Italian and Spanish). The form Adrien is especially prevalent in France and Belgium, while English usage tends to favor Adrian. The name is often associated with saints and historical figures, contributing to its enduring presence in Western naming practices.

Notable people named Adrien include Adrien Brody (born 1973), an American actor who won an Academy Award for The Pianist; Adrien Rabiot (born 1995), a French footballer who has played for Paris Saint-Germain and Juventus; and Adrien Gallo (born 1989), a French musician and frontman of the band BB Brunes.

In popular culture, Adrien Agreste is a character in the animated series Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir. The name Adrien remains in use across various cultures and languages, with spelling and pronunciation adapting to local conventions.