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.
NFL football player Chris Henry died after falling out the back of a pickup truck during a domestic dispute. Chris Henry was 26 when he died. Henry was wide receiver for the Cincinnati Bengals, and was on leave for an injury. After falling out the truck, Chris Henry sustained fatal injuries, and died the following morning. 1  Sports.