Girl name origins & meanings
- Old English : Noble strength
What does Audrey mean and stand for?
The name Audrey is of English origin and means "noble strength." It derives from the Anglo-Saxon name Aethelthryth, which later evolved into Ethelred before turning into Audrey.
Syllables: 2
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How Popular Is The Name Audrey
Family name origins & meanings
- English : from the Anglo-Norman French personal name female Audrey, via Old French from Germanic Aldric ‘ancient power’. Compare French Autry.
- English : Æ{dh}el{dh}r̄{dh} ‘noble strength’, Ælf{dh}r̄{dh} ‘elf strength’, and Ealh{dh}r̄{dh} ‘temple strength’.
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Popularity
According to Social Security Administration data, Audrey has been consistently popular, remaining in the top 50 since 2011, and in the top 100 since 2003. reached its peak in 2013, ranking in at 33.
However, it is the 29th most popular name on FamilyEducation.com.
According to Google search data analysis, in the last five years Isabella was at its peak popularity in May 2016.
Audrey was particularly popular in the Middle Ages due to St. Audrey. It gained more popularity with the rise of Aubrey Hepburn, and once again with French actress Audrey Tautou. Many celebrities have chosen the name for their children, including Greg Kinnear, Steve Zahn, and Faith Hill and Tim McGraw.
Where is it Popular?
Audrey was searched for most often in the following states:
Nicknames for Audrey
- Rey
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