Audrey - Names
Meaning of the name Audrey
Gender:
Female
Meaning:
“Noble” (in Anglo-Norman)
Etymology:
This name, in its presently used form, comes from an Anglo-Saxon name Æðelþryð, which consists of the following words: æðel (meaning “noble”) and þryð (meaning “strength”). In the Middle Ages the name wasn’t popular, however it gained some popularity at the beginning of the 19th century.
St. Ethelreda (Audrey) is the patron saint of throat complaints and St Etheldreda's Church (Hatfield). Her feast day is celebrated on 23rd June.
Variants in different languages:
The name in its original English form is commonly used in France, Belgium, Canada, USA, UK.
Name days:
USA
31st October: Audrey
UK
31st October: Audrey
France
23rd June: Audrey
Famous people:
Audre Lorde (1934 - 1992), American poet
Audrey Hepburn (1929 - 1993), American actress
Audrey Meadows (1922 - 1996), American actress
Audrey Mestre (1974 - 2002), French athlete
Audrey Penn (born 1947) American author
Audrey Penn (born 1947) American author
Audrey Wasilewski (born 1967), voice actress
Audrey Wells (born 1960), American film director
Additional information:
In astrology the name is connected with three colors (yellow, green, red) and three stones (ruby and diamond). According to numerology a person who bears this name is diplomatic, synergetic, nice, well balanced, may also be a very good partner.
Popularity of the name:
Australia: 43rd in 2015
England: 386th in 2014
USA: 37th in 2015