The nameAudun

Audun is a Norwegian boy's name. It was given in Norway mostly in the mid 1950s.

Meaning

Audun comes from the Old Norse Audunn, formed from audr, "wealth", and vinr, "friend".

Origin

Norwegian.

History

The name peaked in Norway in the mid 1950s. It remains very rare in France and in English-speaking countries.

Popularity of the name Audun

Audun in Norway

188thmost popular boys' name in Norway in 2025
1956peak year (88 births)
3,876babies named Audun in Norway since 1945
04488 1960198020002020
Births per year in Norway. Source: Statistics Norway (SSB), table 10467.

Audun was most popular in Norway in the 1970s, with 713 births over the decade, 18% of all recorded babies named Audun. Half of all babies named Audun in Norway were born before 1978, although it is popular again today. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 21 births a year.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Audun mean?

Audun comes from the Old Norse Audunn, formed from audr, "wealth", and vinr, "friend".

What is the origin of the name Audun?

Norwegian.

Is Audun a girl's or a boy's name?

Audun is a boy's name.