Gender Feminine
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. AWD-rə  [key·IPA]

Meaning & History

Variant of Audrey, used since the 19th century. It jumped in popularity in the United States after the debut of the television series The Big Valley (1965-1969), which featured the character Audra Barkley.

Related Names

VariantsAudrey, Audrea
DiminutiveAudie
Other Languages & CulturesÆðelþryð, Æthelthryth(Anglo-Saxon) Audrey(French) Aldreda, Etheldred, Etheldreda(Medieval English)
Same SpellingAudra 1

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People think this name is

classic   mature   formal   upper class   natural   wholesome   strong   refined   strange   serious  

Name Days

Latvia: March 27

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Entry updated January 21, 2022