Find out how popular the first name Audry has been for the last 50 years (from 1974 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Audry by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Audry is more commonly used as a female name, with approximately 100% of people named Audry being female.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 12 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Audry.

The history of the first name Audry

Audry is an English given name derived from the Old English word "ead," meaning "prosperous" or "rich," and "ric," meaning "ruler" or "powerful." The name was originally spelled "Eadric" and was a common name among the Anglo-Saxons in England during the medieval period.

The earliest recorded use of the name Audry dates back to the 9th century, when it appeared in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, a collection of annals recording the history of the Anglo-Saxons. One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Eadric Streona, an influential ealdorman (nobleman) in England during the 11th century.

In the 12th century, the name Audry was mentioned in the "Historia Regum Britanniae" (History of the Kings of Britain) by Geoffrey of Monmouth, a Welsh cleric and one of the most influential writers of the Middle Ages. The book, which contains legends and stories about the British kings, including King Arthur, helped to popularize the name among the nobility and upper classes.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Audry. One of the most famous was Audry de Vere (1110-1194), a powerful English nobleman who served as Lord Chancellor of England under King Henry II. Another notable Audry was Audry of Auxerre (609-690 AD), a Frankish abbot and saint who founded the Abbey of Saint-Germain in Auxerre, France.

In the 13th century, Audry de Columbiers (1230-1299) was a French knight and crusader who participated in the Seventh and Eighth Crusades. Audry de Luzarches (1275-1345) was a French architect and master mason who worked on the construction of several Gothic cathedrals, including Notre-Dame de Paris.

In more recent times, Audry Hepburn (1929-1993) was a renowned British actress and humanitarian, best known for her roles in films such as "Breakfast at Tiffany's" and "Roman Holiday." She was a style icon and a dedicated philanthropist who worked with UNICEF to promote children's rights and humanitarian causes.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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