The name Brian is of Celtic origin and its meaning may be "hill" or "strong, noble, and high", or "slave driver", depending on the dialect of the region in question. There is no strong evidence regarding any potential origin, only conjecture, although the Gaelic word "brÃgh"/"brìgh" ("context", "elixir", "essence", "interpretation", "meaning", "pith", "significance") offer a possible root. Brian means a matter strength, dignity, and honor.