Aubrey - Names
Meaning of the name Aubrey
Gender:
Unisex
Meaning:
“leader of elves” (in Germanic)
Etymology:
This name comes from a Germanic name Alberic, which is a compound of the following words: alf (meaning “elf”, a magical creature in Germanic mythology) and ric (meaning “power”). Therefore, the original word may be loosely translated as “the one who has power over elves”. It was quite common in the Middle Ages, later its popularity declined. However, in the 19th century the name regained its popularity and it started being given to girls.
Variants in different languages:
Italian: Alberico (male)
Fun facts:
There are two less popular English variants of this name: Aubree, Aubrie. One of the "X-files" episodes (2nd season) was entitled “Aubrey”.
Name days:
Italy
26th January: Alberico
USA
1st October: Aubrey
UK
1st October: Aubrey
Famous people:
Aubrey de Grey (born 1963), gerontologist
Aubrey Dollar (born 1980), American actress
Aubrey O'Day (born 1984), American singer
Aubrey Plaza (born 1984), American actress
Aubrey Thomas de Vere (1814 – 1902), Irish poet
Aubrey Woods (1928 - 2013), British actor
Additional information:
In astrology the name is connected with three colors (yellow, green, red) and with three stones (ruby, diamond, amethyst). According to numerology a person who bears this name is creative, tolerant, helpful, empathic, influential, successful.
Popularity of the name (female):
England: 654th in 2014
USA: 21st in 2015
Popularity of the mane (male):
England: 870th in 2014