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At a Glance: Name: Adrienne – Meaning: French feminine form of Adrien/Adrian, from the place-name Hadria; 'dark one' is a disputed folk gloss – Origin: French (feminine form of Adrien/Adrian) – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: AY-dree-en
Adrienne is the French feminine form of Adrien (Adrian), tracing back to the place-name Hadria, and it's pronounced AY-dree-en. You might come across the claim that it means 'dark one,' but that rests on an unconfirmed folk etymology for Hadria's root, and scholars disagree, so that meaning can't be confirmed.
Meaning & Origin of Adrienne
Meaning: French feminine form of adrien/adrian, from the place-name hadria; 'dark one' is a disputed folk gloss.
Origin: French (feminine form of Adrien/Adrian).
A common claim: Adrienne is said to mean 'dark one' Actually: Adrienne is the French feminine form of Adrien/Adrian, from the place-name Hadria. Scholars disagree on the root, so 'dark one' is a disputed folk gloss rather than a settled meaning.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Adrienne
Phonetic: AY-dree-en IPA: /ˈeɪdriɛn/
Popularity of Adrienne
Adrienne peaked at #140 in the U.S. in 1983, when 2,078 baby girls were given the name; by 2024 it had dropped to #1455, with just 150 babies named Adrienne, based on U.S. birth records covering 1880-2024.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Adrienne mean?
French feminine form of adrien/adrian, from the place-name hadria; ‘dark one’ is a disputed folk gloss. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Adrienne)
How do you pronounce Adrienne?
Adrienne is pronounced AY-dree-en (IPA: /ˈeɪdriɛn/).
Is Adrienne a popular name right now?
Adrienne peaked at #140 in 1983 and is ranked #1455 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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