👉 The word "Adrienne Vittadini" refers to a fictional character created by Anne Rice for her series of novels, "Tales of Prey," which includes the novel "Darklands." This character appears in the third book of the series and is named after her father, Adrienne Vittadino. The word "Adrienne" comes from Greek and means "of the sea", as it originates from "Adriannos", a name used for women who are known to have been found alive at sea. The term 'Vittadini' is Italian for "the Virgin of the Sea," implying she is an embodiment of the Holy Spirit. Adrienne's story in "Darklands" explores her journey towards faith and self-discovery after surviving a shipwreck. The name comes from the Greek word "Adriannos", which means 'Mother of the Sea' or 'Lady of the Sea.'