Find out how popular the first name Audric has been for the last 36 years (from 1989 to 2024) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Audric by gender

Based on the last 36 years of data, Audric is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2024, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Audric.

The history of the first name Audric

The name Audric has its origins in the Old English language, derived from the elements "aud" meaning wealth or fortune, and "ric" meaning power or ruler. It is thought to have first emerged in the 7th or 8th century among the Anglo-Saxon tribes of what is now England.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Anglian collection of genealogies, where an Audric is mentioned as a minor nobleman in the kingdom of Northumbria in the late 7th century. The name also appears in several medieval charter records from the 9th to 11th centuries, associated with landowners and low-ranking nobles in various parts of England.

While not a particularly common name, Audric maintained a presence throughout the Middle Ages, with a few noteworthy individuals bearing the moniker. In the 12th century, Audric of Fonthill was a Cistercian monk and scholar who wrote treatises on astronomy and mathematics. A century later, Sir Audric Stoke served as a knight and military commander under King Edward I, participating in campaigns against the Welsh and Scottish.

The name saw a brief surge in popularity during the 16th century, with Audric Quintyn, a merchant and supporter of the English Reformation, being one of the more prominent figures of the time. In the 17th century, Audric Brakespear was a renowned architect and designer of several churches and manor houses in the English countryside.

As the centuries progressed, the name became increasingly rare, though it did resurface occasionally. Audric Vander was a Dutch explorer and navigator who sailed with the East India Company in the early 18th century. More recently, Audric Fenninger was an Austrian mountaineer and author, born in 1899, who wrote extensively about his exploits in the Alps.

While not as widely used as some other Old English names, Audric has maintained a niche presence throughout history, carried by individuals from various walks of life, from noblemen and clergymen to merchants and adventurers. Its enduring legacy serves as a testament to the rich tapestry of names woven throughout the annals of English and European history.

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