Hadrian
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"dark-haired"
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Updated Fri Apr 11 2025
Hadrian Origin and Meaning
The name Hadrian is a boy's name of Latin origin meaning "dark-haired".
Most parents would find this old Roman name pretentious compared to the more accessible Adrian, but some history buffs just might want to commemorate the enlightened emperor.
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