Find out how popular the first name Audreyna has been for the last 1 years (from 2011 to 2011) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Audreyna by gender

Based on the last 1 years of data, Audreyna is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2011, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Audreyna.

The history of the first name Audreyna

The name Audreyna is of Old English origin, derived from the Germanic root "aud," meaning "wealth" or "prosperity," combined with the feminine suffix "-reyna." Its earliest recorded use dates back to the 7th century in Anglo-Saxon England.

One of the earliest known bearers of this name was Audreyna of Mercia, a noble woman who lived in the late 7th century. She is mentioned in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, an important historical record from that era.

In the 9th century, Audreyna the Wise was a renowned scholar and abbess of the Benedictine monastery in Saxony. Her writings on theology and philosophy were widely studied in medieval Europe.

During the Norman Conquest of England in the 11th century, a noblewoman named Audreyna de Warenne accompanied William the Conqueror. She is recorded in the Domesday Book as holding lands in Sussex.

In the 12th century, Audreyna of Gwynedd was a Welsh princess and patron of the arts. Her court in Wales was known for its support of poets and bards.

Fast-forwarding to the 16th century, Audreyna Raleigh was an English courtier and cousin of Sir Walter Raleigh. She served as a lady-in-waiting to Queen Elizabeth I and was known for her wit and intelligence.

The name Audreyna has its roots in the Old English language, but it has been used across various cultures and time periods. Its meaning of "wealth" or "prosperity" has likely contributed to its enduring popularity over the centuries, even if its usage has waxed and waned.

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