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Adrienne

Girl name · 143 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Adrienne: 143 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 20 births in 1974.

A French feminine form of Adrian, Adrienne traces its roots to the Latin Hadrianus, meaning ‘from Hadria’ – an ancient town in northern Italy that also gave its name to the Adriatic Sea. The poet Adrienne Rich, whose work explored feminism and social justice, ranks among its most celebrated bearers, alongside actress Adrienne Barbeau from The Fog and the original Broadway cast of Grease. While no major places are named directly after a famous Adrienne, the name’s link to the Adriatic coast offers a subtle geographical connection. A graceful classic in French-speaking countries, it shares its origins with the more widely used Adri