Audrey Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Audrey Name at a Glance

Name	Audrey
Meaning	Variant of Etheldreda: From the Old English name Aethelthryth, meaning noble and strength. Famous bearer: St Etheldreda, later known as St Audrey, founded a monastery at Ely.
Origin	English
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Audrey Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Audrey means “Variant of Etheldreda: From the Old English name Aethelthryth, meaning noble and strength. Famous bearer: St Etheldreda, later known as St Audrey, founded a monastery at Ely”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Audrey Name Origin

Our database records Audrey under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Audrey a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Audrey is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Audrey

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