| Meaning | from Hadria |
| Origin | Latin, Roman |
| Gender | Boy |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 7 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Syllabification | Had-ri-an |
About Hadrian
Consider the distinguished elegance of Hadrian, a name that commands respect while maintaining approachability. This choice speaks to parents who appreciate classical references without pretension, offering their son a name with genuine historical gravitas. Hadrian possesses a remarkable versatility, adapting seamlessly from playground to boardroom with equal effectiveness. The name's three syllables create a stately rhythm that feels neither too common nor too obscure. Its strong opening and confident ending provide excellent structure, making it memorable without being ostentatious. Hadrian works exceptionally well with various surname types, whether short or long, simple or complex. Parents choosing this name demonstrate appreciation for timeless quality over fleeting trends. The name carries an inherent sophistication that doesn't require explanation or justification, standing firmly on its own merits. Hadrian offers the perfect blend of familiarity and distinctiveness, ensuring recognition without redundancy.
Nicknames for Hadrian
| Had |
| Ade |
| Rian |
| Harry |
Famous People Named Hadrian
| Hadrian Cook | Australian politician |
| Hadrian Predock | American architect |
| Hadrian Mansfield | British artist |
| Hadrian Vicedo | Spanish actor |
| Hadrian Soulez Larivière | French rugby player |
| Hadrian Tabuada | Filipino actor |
| Hadrian Daude | French composer |
| Hadrian Mar Elijah Bar Israel | Assyrian musician |
| Hadrian Mendoza | Filipino-American artist |
| Hadrian J. Farrow | American screenwriter |
| Hadrian the Black | Polish musician |
| Hadrian Glez | Spanish soccer player |
| Hadrian Haring | Dutch diplomat |
| Hadrian Forde | Barbadian cricketer |
| Hadrian Briegoos | Dutch poet |
| Hadrian Memmi | Italian painter |
| Hadrian Swaine | British author |
| Hadrian Cawthorne | Australian musician |
| Hadrian Sallis | Australian actor |
Characters Named Hadrian
| Hadrian Blackwater | Riyria fantasy book series |
| Hadrian Bridger | "Star Wars Rebels" character |
| Hadrian Calder | Character in "The Fever King" by Victoria Lee |
| Hadrian Colt | Character in "The Black Prism" by Brent Weeks |
| Hadrian "Haddock" Fisch | Character in "Red Sky at Morning" by Simon Sebag Montefiore |
| Hadrian Sawback | Character in "Starship's Mage" series by Glynn Stewart |
| Hadrian Marlowe | Character in "Empire of Silence" by Christopher Ruocchio |
| Hadrian Shard | Character in "Traveler's Gate" series by Will Wight |
| Hadrian Aleron | Character in "Sufficiently Advanced Magic" by Andrew Rowe |
| Hadrian Fuller | Character in "The Sanctuary Series" by Robert J. Crane |
| Hadrian Bateman | Character in "The Lazarus War" series by Jamie Sawyer |
| Hadrian Black | Character in "The Demon Cycle" series by Peter V. Brett |
| Hadrian Orion | Character in "The Unspoken Name" by A.K. Larkwood |
| Hadrian Serat | Character in "In the Company of Shadows" by Ais and Santino Hassell |
| Hadrian Stretton | Character in "The Thousand Names" by Django Wexler |
| Hadrian Baelius | Character in "The God King's Legacy" series by Virlyce |
| Hadrian Drakon | Character in "The Dragon's Blade" series by Michael R. Miller |
| Hadrian Jane | Character in "The Riftwar Cycle" by Raymond E. Feist |
| Hadrian "Dri" DeWar | Character in "The Quantum Thief" by Hannu Rajaniemi |
| Hadrian "Hades" Raine | Character in the webcomic "Lore Olympus" by Rachel Smythe |