Adria

Adria is a short form of the girl's name Adriana. In the form Adrià, it is also the Catalan variant of the boy's name Adrian. The origin of the name can be traced back to the Latin and Roman name Hadrian or Hadrianus. It means approximately 'the one from the city of Hadria.'

What does the name Adria mean?

Adria is a short form of the girl's name Adriana and represents the Catalan version of the boy's name Adrian in the form Adrià. The name derives from the Latin and ancient Roman Hadrian/Hadrianus and carries the meaning 'the one from the city of Hadria.' In the English-speaking world, Adria is very popular as a female first name, while the male variant Adrià is mainly found in Catalonia.

Where does the name Adria come from?

The name Adria, as well as Adrian, has its roots in the nickname of the Roman Emperor Hadrian (Publius Aelius Hadrianus). He came from the city of Hadria, which is located on the Adriatic Sea. Hadrianus is Latin and can be translated as 'the man from the city of Hadria.'

How do you pronounce Adria?

The pronunciation of Adria is three syllables and open. It is rendered as 'A-dri-a' [ˈaːdʁi̯a], where an open a at the beginning is combined with a gentle consonant connection in the middle. The rolled or soft r gives the name a subtle depth. The open ending on -a conveys warmth and expansiveness. Adria thus appears clear and simultaneously melodic, with a harmonious and softly structured sound quality.

When is the name day of Adria?

The name days for Adria are celebrated on January 9, July 9, and September 8.

Popularity

In Germany, Adria is among the common first names. Currently, it ranks 2,723rd on the list of the most popular female baby names. The name reached its best position in 2022, ranking 2,235th. In the last ten years, Adria has been chosen as a first name about 60 times, placing it 3,277th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 3,516th.

Nicknames & pet names

Ada / Addy / Adi / Adri / Ari / Aria / Ria

Similar first names

Famous people

• Adria (part of the Mediterranean Sea)
• Adria Arjona (actress from the USA)
• Adria Carmona (English football player)
• Adria Collado (Spanish actor)
• Adria Granell (Spanish footballer)
• Adria Gual (Spanish writer)
• Adria Locke Langley (writer from Sweden)
• Adria Morgan (main character in the book 'Lonely Track' by Nalini Singh)
• Adria Munoz Fernandez (Spanish footballer)
• Adria Petty (American film director)
• Adria Pina (painter from Spain)
• Adria Punti (singer from Spain)
• Adria Santana (Cuban actress)