The nameAudrey
Audrey is a girl's name of Old English origin meaning "noble strength". Audrey Hepburn made it a symbol of elegance.
- Girl's name
- Old English
Meaning
Audrey comes from the Old English Æthelthryth, made of æthel, "noble", and thryth, "strength".
Origin
Old English. Saint Æthelthryth, also called Etheldreda, was a 7th century queen and abbess of Ely.
History
The word "tawdry" comes from Saint Audrey's lace, cheap lace sold at her fair. The actress Audrey Hepburn gave the name new glamour in the 1950s, and it reached the American top 40 in the 2010s.
Audrey in other languages
Audrey is an English form of Æthelthryth (Etheldreda). The name is mostly English and French, and Audrey Hepburn made it known around the world.
Nicknames for Audrey
The most common nicknames for Audrey: Audie.
Did you know?
- Audrey Hepburn won the Oscar for Best Actress for Roman Holiday, her first starring role.
- Audrey Hepburn spent her last years as a goodwill ambassador for UNICEF.
Famous people named Audrey
- Saint Audrey (Æthelthryth)
- Audrey Hepburn, actress
- Audrey Tautou, actress
Popularity of the name Audrey
Audrey in the United States
Audrey was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 51,695 births over the decade, 17% of all recorded babies named Audrey. Its rise began around 1912, and it peaked in 2015. Half of all babies named Audrey in the United States were born before 1971, although it is popular again today. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 3,369 births a year on average, against 5,003 in the five years before.
Audrey in the United Kingdom
Audrey was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2010s, with 1,294 births over the decade, 52% of all recorded babies named Audrey. Its rise began around 2001, and it peaked in 2019. Half of all babies named Audrey in the United Kingdom were born before 2017, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 133 births a year on average, against 163 in the five years before.
Audrey in Ireland
Audrey in France
Audrey in Belgium
Audrey in Switzerland
Sibling names for Audrey
Names from the same generation as Audrey, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Audrey mean?
Audrey comes from the Old English Æthelthryth, made of æthel, "noble", and thryth, "strength".
What is the origin of the name Audrey?
Old English. Saint Æthelthryth, also called Etheldreda, was a 7th century queen and abbess of Ely.
Is Audrey a girl's or a boy's name?
Audrey is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Audrey?
In 2024, Audrey was the 82nd most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 2,993 births.
What are good sibling names for Audrey?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Claire, Lillian, Leah and Aaliyah for a sister, Dominic, Jeremiah, Carson and Jackson for a brother.
What are common nicknames for Audrey?
The most common nicknames for Audrey are Audie.
Who are famous people named Audrey?
Saint Audrey (Æthelthryth); Audrey Hepburn, actress; Audrey Tautou, actress.