Adrian is a form of the Latin given name Adrianus or Hadrianus, derived from the Venetic and Illyrian word 'adur', meaning 'sea' or 'water'. The name is historically linked to the river Adria, which was the main channel of the Po River into the Adriatic Sea until the 8th century BC. The name has been borne by several saints and six popes, including the only English pope, Adrian IV, and the only Dutch pope, Adrian VI. It has been used in English since the Middle Ages, gaining popularity in modern...