The name Audrianna is a feminine given name derived from the Old English name Ætheldrȳtha, which was composed of the elements "æthel" meaning "noble" and "drȳthe" meaning "strength." This name was borne by several Anglo-Saxon princesses and saints, including St. Audrey or Ætheldrȳtha (circa 630-679), the daughter of King Anna of East Anglia and the founder of the monastery of Ely.

The name Audrianna evolved from the Old English Ætheldrȳtha to the Old French form Audree, and later to the English Audrey. The modern spelling of Audrianna is a variant of Audrey, with the addition of the suffix "-anna" which is a common feminine ending in names of Greek and Latin origin.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Audrianna was in the 12th century, when it was used by the English writer and philosopher Audrianna of Bath (circa 1135-1201), who was known for her work on the natural sciences and philosophy. Another notable bearer of the name was Audrianna de Valois (1348-1416), a French noblewoman and the daughter of King John II of France.

In the 16th century, Audrianna Petyt (1520-1586) was an English translator and writer who is best known for her translations of works by the Italian humanist Baldassare Castiglione. During the same period, Audrianna de Lara (1532-1598) was a Spanish poet and playwright who was renowned for her contributions to the Golden Age of Spanish literature.

In the 19th century, Audrianna Bronte (1820-1849) was an English novelist and poet, best known for her novel "The Tenant of Wildfell Hall." She was the sister of the famous writers Charlotte and Emily Bronte.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the name Audrianna or its earlier variations. The name has a rich cultural and linguistic heritage, tracing its roots back to the Anglo-Saxon period and evolving over time to its modern form.