The nameAurore
Aurore is the French word for dawn, used as a girl's name.
- Girl's name
- French
Meaning
Aurore comes from the Latin aurora, "dawn".
Origin
French, from Latin.
History
The novelist George Sand was born Aurore Dupin. In the United States Aurore reached 708th place in 1896.
Aurore in other languages
Aurore is the French form of Aurora, used in English, Italian, Spanish and Portuguese.
Popularity of the name Aurore
Aurore in the United States
Aurore was most popular in the United States in the 1910s, with 184 births over the decade, 27% of all recorded babies named Aurore. Its rise began around 1884, and it peaked in 1914. Half of all babies named Aurore in the United States were born before 1913, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name.
Aurore in France
Aurore was most popular in France in the 1980s, with 29,900 births over the decade, 44% of all recorded babies named Aurore. Its rise began around 1972, and it peaked in 1986. Half of all babies named Aurore in France were born before 1986, although it is popular again today. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 316 births a year on average, against 261 in the five years before.
Aurore in Belgium
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Aurore mean?
Aurore comes from the Latin aurora, "dawn".
What is the origin of the name Aurore?
French, from Latin.
Is Aurore a girl's or a boy's name?
Aurore is a girl's name.