Aurora Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Aurora Name at a Glance

Name	Aurora
Meaning	Aurora was the mythical Roman goddess of the dawn. This name became very popular after Charles Perrault wrote the fairy tale 'The Sleeping Beauty'.
Origin	Latin
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Aurora Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Aurora means “Aurora was the mythical Roman goddess of the dawn. This name became very popular after Charles Perrault wrote the fairy tale 'The Sleeping Beauty”. 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.

Aurora Name Origin

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

Is Aurora a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Aurora

When considering Aurora for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.