Brianna /bri-an-na/ [3 sylls.] as a girls' name is pronounced bree-AHH-ah. It is of Irish, Gaelic and Celtic origin, and the meaning of Brianna is high, noble, exalted. May also possibly mean strong. A contemporary feminine form of Brian, found occasionally in England since the 16th century.
Video Vault. News Quiz. Farley died from overdose of cocaine, morphine January 2, 1998 Web posted at: 3:50 p.m. EST (2050 GMT) CHICAGO (CNN) -- Comedian Chris Farley died accidentally from an overdose of cocaine and morphine, and his body showed no traces of alcohol, the Cook County Medical Examiner announced Friday.
Here are five facts to know about the killing before the trial begins Feb. 11: 1  1. Eddie Ray Routh, then 25, shot and killed Chris Kyle, 38, and his friend Chad Littlefield on Feb. 2, 2013, at a shooting range in Erath County, Texas. Kyle often took veterans, such as Routh, out on shooting ranges to work with them and help them cope with PTSD and related problems.