A feminine given name of Latin origin, meaning 'from Hadria' (an ancient city in northern Italy). A popular name in English-speaking countries, especially in the 20th century.
From Latin 'Adrianus,' meaning 'of Hadria' or 'of the Adriatic.' Hadria was an ancient city that gave its name to the Adriatic Sea. The feminine form Adrienne developed in French, entering English usage in the 19th century.
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