Descendant of Brian, a name probably meaning 'exalted one'. Below: where the name comes from, and an original O'Brien crest you can have made into a blanket or rug with your own line of text.
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Irish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Briain 'descendant of Brian'. Ancestry says Brian is probably based on the element bre- 'hill', with the transferred sense 'eminence', i.e. 'exalted one'. The feminine maiden form is Ní Bhriain. In Ireland there has been some confusion with O'Byrne.
Spellings and related forms: Ó Briain, Brien, O'Bryan, O'Brian, Brian, O'Brine, O'Bryen.
It follows the likely root of Brian, 'hill' or 'eminence', meaning an exalted one.
Most surnames have no single "family crest". In heraldry, a coat of arms belonged to one person and passed down one line of descent. Sites that sell "the O'Brien coat of arms" usually show the arms of one historic family that shared the name. Ours is different on purpose: an original design built from what the name means, which any O'Brien can own honestly.
| Product | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Velveteen blanket | 30 × 40 in | $59 |
| Velveteen blanket | 50 × 60 in | $75 |
| Velveteen blanket | 60 × 80 in | $89 |
| Area rug | 24 × 36 in | $95 |
| Area rug | 36 × 60 in | $130 |
| Area rug | 48 × 72 in | $170 |
Blankets: soft velveteen plush (100% polyester), printed on one side; may run up to 3 in. short of the listed size. Rugs: polyester chenille with hemmed edges and a coated backing, for indoor use. Both are printed in the USA (Georgia and North Carolina).
No. Coats of arms were granted to individual people, not to everyone who shares a surname, so there is no single O'Brien coat of arms that every O'Brien can claim. This crest is our own original design. The shield shows a high mountain peak, chosen from the meaning of the name.
Yes. The family name is always O'Brien. Type your own line underneath: a year, first names or a place. Leave it empty if you want the name alone.
Yes. We email you a proof of your exact artwork before anything is printed. Nothing goes to production until you approve it.
Each piece is printed to order in the USA. Printing takes up to 10 business days, then a few days in the mail, so allow 2 to 3 weeks. US shipping is free. Ordering for a date? Order early.
Tell us within 30 days with a photo and we reprint it at no charge. Because every piece carries your name, we cannot take back an item that arrived as approved.
Name meanings come from the sources above, checked 2026-10. Where scholars disagree, we say so.
