Find out how popular the first name Aureli has been for the last 10 years (from 2015 to 2024) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Aureli by gender

Based on the last 10 years of data, Aureli is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2024, there were 8 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Aureli.

The history of the first name Aureli

The name Aureli is derived from the Latin name Aurelius, which means "golden" or "gilded." It has its roots in the Latin word "aureus," meaning "golden." The name gained prominence during the Roman era and was particularly popular among the Roman nobility.

Aurelius was a common name among the Roman emperors, with several notable rulers bearing this name. Marcus Aurelius, who ruled from 161 to 180 AD, was a Stoic philosopher and one of the most influential Roman emperors. His writings, known as the "Meditations," are considered a significant work of Stoic philosophy.

Another famous bearer of the name Aurelius was Lucius Domitius Aurelianus, also known as Aurelian, who ruled the Roman Empire from 270 to 275 AD. He is celebrated for his military victories and for fortifying the city of Rome with a massive defensive wall, now known as the Aurelian Wall.

In the early Christian era, the name Aurelius was often associated with the martyrs and saints of the Church. One notable example is Saint Aurelius of Carthage, who lived in the 5th century and was the bishop of Carthage during a tumultuous period of Roman-Vandal conflicts.

The name Aureli also has literary connections. Aureli was the name of a character in the famous Italian Renaissance work "The Decameron" by Giovanni Boccaccio, written in the 14th century.

Other notable historical figures with the name Aureli include Aureli Capmany, a 20th-century Spanish writer and feminist activist, and Aureli Argemí, a 19th-century Catalan painter and sculptor.

While the name Aureli has Latin origins, it has been adopted and adapted by various cultures over the centuries, with slight variations in spelling and pronunciation. However, the core meaning of "golden" or "gilded" has remained consistent throughout its history, reflecting the enduring appeal and significance of this name.

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