Comments for the name Audrey

This name was borne by Oscar-winning actress Audrey Hepburn, who starred in 'Breakfast At Tiffany's' and 'My Fair Lady'.

An addition to the above comment, Audrey Hepburn lived from May 4, 1929 to January 20, 1993 and was born Audrey Kathleen van Heemstra Ruston.

In several books I have researched including 20,001 baby names, Audrey means "noble, strength".

The French actress Audrey Tatou bears this name.

The root for "tawdry," which means cheap.

The word 'tawdry' and Audrey have nothing to do with each other, thus Audrey does not bear any cheap stereotype by the above user.

Tawdry: By syllabic merging of ST. AUDREY, esp. in ST. AUDREY laces, women's neckpieces sold at ST. AUDREY'S fair in Norwich, England.

This is the origin given by Webster's Dictionary. If you don't believe me, look up the history of St. Audrey and see for yourself.

The grace and timeless beauty of 'Audrey Hepburn' leaves positive connotations to this name.

Audrey Raines (I don't know if that's how you spell her last name) is a character in 24.

It's such a beautiful name.

My name :) The original name "ÆÐELÞRYÐ" was also modernized to Ethel as well as Audrey. Ethel is actually more accurate, but it drops the stem "dred," or "council," which is the same as names like Alfred and Mordred.

Audrey is the name of the female lead in the musical "Little Shop of Horrors".

Audrey MacDonald, reporter in the movie Light It Up.

Two related names of this beautiful name, are the female name Aud, and the male name Audun. These two names are very much used in Norway.

I have always loved the name Audrey. I would use the name Lynne with it, Audrey Lynne. It isn't a fad name or an overused name which is nice and it seems pretty consistent in popularity over time.

I think this is a truly beautiful name, very old-fashioned and sophisticated. And I think Audrey Hepburn puts a beautiful meaning to this name. I am sure this will one day be my daughter's name.

Also spelled Audrie and there is also Audriana, Audrianna, and Audrianne.

A famous bearer of the name is country singer Faith Hill, whose given name is actually Audrey Faith Perry. Her youngest daughter with husband, Tim McGraw, is named Audrey Caroline.

Country singer Sara Evans has a daughter named Audrey Elizabeth.

I think it's a cool name.

I love the name Audrey. I named my daughter this for several reasons, and it will always be a favorite name of mine. It is a beautiful, old-fashioned name.

I like this name because of Audrey Hepburn, one of my favourite actresses. She was so elegant. When I hear this name I think of her.

I have a friend whose middle name is Audrey. Her first name is Ashley, so it does sort of add some class/uniqueness to her popular and quite overused first name!

I used to not like this name, because it reminded me of "Laundry". But now I think it's very nice.

I think it's an okay name, but I prefer the less common Audra to Audrey.

When I was much younger, I had a babysitter named Audrey. I always thought the name was spelt Odri, until I saw it written down (I think I was in first grade). I very much like this name. Oh, and it makes me think of otters, but I like otters.

Audrey Horne is a character in the cult TV show Twin Peaks played by Sherilyn Fenn.

There is a character on Atlantis and Atlantis 2:Milo's Return called Audrey. She is a mechanic.

Audrey is an old fashioned name that has consistently remained sophisticated. It is my name and oh how I love it! It's a name I wish parents would name their children. It's very beautiful, classic, full of youth but can be good on old people too. If I didn't have it as my name, I sure would name it my daughter.

My name is Audrey. To me it does represent strength. I am a breast cancer survivor of 5 years.

In the book I am the Messanger, Audrey is the main character's best friend, poker buddy, and the object of his affections. I highly recommend this book; Audrey's one of my favorite characters.

My name is Audrey Lynn. I used to hate it because it's such an uncommon name. Also because my friends used to call me laundry and no one could spell it. Now I love it for its uniqueness. I'm never mistaken for another Audrey because I'm usually the only one!

I love this name! This is one of my favorite names ever! I think it's very pretty.

This is what I plan on naming my first daughter. =) Audrey just sounds so pretty when you say it. It's classy, timeless, beautiful and very feminine.

Audrey is the name of the future wife of Percy Weasley in the Harry Potter series. They have two daughters named Molly and Lucy.

A perfect name for an old goat. Reminds me of the word tawdry:

tawdry
"cheap, showy, gaudy," 1676, adjective use of noun tawdry "silk necktie for women" (1612), shortened from tawdry lace (1548), an alteration of St. Audrey's lace, a necktie or ribbon sold at the annual fair at Ely on Oct. 17 commemorating St. Audrey (queen of Northumbria, died 679), whose name was worn down from O.E. Æðelðryð "noble might," from æðele "noble" (from P.Gmc. *athala-, from PIE *at-al- "race, family," from *at(i)- "over, beyond, super" + *al- "to nourish") + ðryð "might." Her association with cheap lace necklaces is that she supposedly died of a throat tumor, which she considered God's punishment for her youthful fondness for showy necklaces [Bede].

Also: But fell from favour during the medieval period through its association with the ordinary vocabulary word "tawdry"( which itself presented With the ordinary vocabulary word "tawdry" (which itself presented
a contraction of "St Audrey" and was first applied to the low quality A contraction of "St Audrey" and was first applied to the low quality trinkets sold at medieval fairs held in her name.)
It was not until the early years of the 20th century that the name It was not until the early years of the 20th century that the name became popular in its modern form. Became popular in its modern form.

Much prettier than Aubrey.

The name Audrey is one of the most beautiful girls name that I have ever heard. It's not overused and yet it is still heard of. My first daughter will most likely be named Audrey.

This is a gorgeous, classy, mature name, but I would never use a saint name for my daughter, assuming I'll ever have kids.

This name is just pure class! I love that it's well known but not overused. I think on a little girl it would have a sweet quirkiness to it and on a woman it just sounds so elegant. I would happily name my daughter Audrey. I just pray it doesn't become too popular!

My name is Audrey (I don't go by it though, I go by my middle name.) But what I find interesting is that my grandfather was named Audrey. He was really embarassed by it also, so he went by his middle name too.

St Audrey = tawdry - nothing left to say other than it's SO FAR FROM CLASSY IT'S LAUGHABLE. *breathes*

Why would the above user be so cruel? It's fine to have a poor opinion of the name but what if someone laughed cruelly at your name? Whatever.

Um, I'm sure the person would get over it. How over sensitive are you? A name can't be universally loved can it?

Audrey experienced a big period of unpopularity because of it's tawdry history. Fact. I don't blame some people for still finding it unsavoury. It did help spawn the word tawdry. The "oar" sound is unpleasant to the ear too.

Maybe a bit dour and stuffy.

There's a girl in my choir class that calls me Audrey. My name is Kelsey. She says that I look like an Audrey and that she always has to think before she says my name. So, I told her to just call me Audrey. :)

I think this name is nice, though. Reminds me of Audrey Hepburn so I automatically think of people named Audrey being actresses.

As much as I like Audrey Hepburn, to me, this name is hideously old-fashioned. I don't know any Audreys below age sixty. No decent nicknames, and come on, can you image a three-year-old kid called Audrey? It's a grandmother name.

Audrey Tautou is a French actress.

It's really sweet.

Audrey Raines is the name of Jack Bauer's beautiful girlfriend and daughter of the Secretary of Defense on the show "24". She is played by Kim Raver. I love this name in part because of this character!

Audre Lorde was a famous lesbian feminist poet.

I never really knew how I felt about this name but I really like it. I like the spellings Audree though its more unique. I like this name a lot. But prefer it as a middle name.

Name of a 6th century saint who was said to have died of a tumor of the neck. She felt it a punishment for her love of fine necklaces as a young woman.

I quite like this name, although despite St. Audrey being an English saint, the name hasn't really been that popular for the past 50 years or so here in Britain, but in the last three years certainly it has become much more popular. So overall, yes, I like this name because it's not overly popular, but gaining in popularity, and is very feminine and classy. :)

Audrey Forbes-Hamilton is the main character on the BritCom To the Manor Born. Very upperclass and very funny. Her best friend calls her Aud.

I like this name. It's very pretty and has the positive association with the beautiful Audrey Hepburn. However, I don't like the version Audrina.

This name has been growing on me and now I love it. It is one of those rare names that sound good in all stages of life.

AUDREY, WAIT! Is an AMAZING book by Robin Benway.

I do like this name, It reminds me of one of my favorite books, Audrey, Wait. As someone said (the comment above).

Wow, this name is really increasing in popularity. It's moved up about 100 spots in the past ten years to reach #44 in 2008. I know a girl named Audrey, about 4 years old. Her parents are stylish and wealthy, I think the name Audrey kind of fits into that image. Pretty name, hopefully it doesn't get TOO overused like Emily, Ava, Madison, etc!

I love the name Audrey. I've actually known two girls with the name (one spelled it Audrey, one spelled it Audree), and they both are in their first or second year of college now. So to me it doesn't seem like an old lady's name at all. In fact, I was a little shocked when I saw this name in a nursing home the other day.

I love this name! It's not too common and it's pretty. Plus, it reminds me of the lovely actress Audrey Hepburn. :D

Most likely the name of my future child. Every Audrey I've known has been a smart and successful woman who could stand on her own merits. A trait I want in my daughter. This name also conjures an image of someone strong and unique.

It's rather beautiful - reminds me of golden honey.

Wonderful, glad it's becoming popular again.

Audrey Landers is an actress known for her role on the tv show Dallas.

Audrey Assad is a Christian singer.
(She's really good, in my opinion).

Whenever anyone asks my 17 year old her name, the first thing they say is "After Audrey Hepburn" which to be honest it is.

Love it. First, Audrey Hepburn is so classic. After all these years, her style is still in style. She was simply wonderful. Second, I had a good friend named Audrey when I was in middle school. She was sweet, sincere, and smart... Always good traits! Other than my friend, I have never actually met another Audrey, but the name is becoming more common. I hope it doesn't get too common.

Audrey Caroline is the daughter of American country singers Faith Hill and Tim McGraw. Her siblings are Gracie Katherine and Maggie Elizabeth.

Very classy, sophisticated girls name. I associate it with Audrey Hepburn.

Audrey Flack is an American photorealist painter and sculptor.

I can never take this name seriously, because of the Fawlty Towers thing, 'yes I know!'

Audrey Landers (born 1956 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is an American actress.

Personally, it'soverused, but I love it!
Audry
Audrie
Aso.

Still very classy, but still modern.

I knew a really adorable little girl named Audrey, and she made me like the name a lot more than I used to. I think a lot of people would prefer to see more girls these days named Audrey rather than Aubrey, which is just another "boy name turned trendy girl name".

Wow, didn't know this name was still so popular! I'm pleasantly surprised :)