Hi Reg, I have no relatives named Brian to be named after, being decended from the Vikings in Ormskirk in the Eighth Century, so I have no Celtic blood.
I always thought I was named after Brian Boru, The name Brian means `Strong`. that will do for me.
Cheers
BRIAN.
FROM VARIOUS SOURCES.....................
The name Brian has historically enjoyed popularity in Ireland, no doubt influenced by Brian Boru, a great High King of Ireland.
Gender:
Boy Origin:
Gaelic
Meaning:
Noble, strong, virtuous; hil
The boy's name Brian \b-rian\ is pronounced BRY-en. It is of Celtic, Irish and Gaelic origin, and its meaning is "high, noble". Could also mean "strength". Historical: Brian Boru (10th century) was a warrior who became high king of Ireland and one of its greatest national heroes. He liberated the country from the Danes in 1014
BRIAN
Gender: Masculine
div>
Usage: Irish, English, Ancient Irish
Pronounced: BRIE-ən (Irish, English) [key]
The meaning of this name is not known for certain but it is possibly related to the old Celtic element bre meaning "hill", or by extension "high, noble". It was borne by the semi-legendary Irish king Brian Boru, who thwarted Viking attempts to conquer Ireland in the 11th century. He was slain in the Battle of Clontarf, though his forces were decisively victorious. The name was common in Ireland before his time, and even more so afterwards. It came into use in England in the Middle Ages, introduced by Breton settlers. It subsequently became rare, but was revived in the 20th century.
When I was to be Christened, the first name they thought of was a friend of my Dads. He was called Archibald, Happily they changed their mind and called me Brian instead.
Bookmarks