Audrey
Name meaning, origin, pronunciation, and popularity rankings
Origin:English
How to pronounce the name Audrey
Pronunciation guide for Audrey
ARPA
AO1 D R IY0
IPA
ˈɔdri
Pronunciation Breakdown
Detailed phonetic analysis of how to say Audrey
Syllables (2)
AO1 D R IY0
Bold syllables indicate primary stress
Sound Breakdown
AO1
ought (ɔ)D
dee (d)R
read (r)IY0
eat (i)International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA)
ˈɔdri
Standard international representation
Pronunciation Tips
• Audrey has 2 syllables. Take your time with each part.
• Emphasize the syllable marked in bold for correct pronunciation.
Name Statistics
Key metrics and characteristics of Audrey
Structure
Character Count
6
Syllable Count
2
Vowel Ratio
50%
Name Family
audr
Usability
Pronunciation Difficulty5/10
Moderate difficulty
International Friendliness10/10
Works well across languages
DNA profile of the name Audrey
Unique character and personality of the name Audrey
Name Personality
The Global
Global
Adaptable
Modern
Key Characteristics
Length
Medium
Balanced and versatile
Rhythm
Flowing
Balanced rhythm
Sound
Balanced
Mix of vowels and consonants
Ease
Moderate
May require practice
Global
Universal
Works across cultures
Heritage
audr
Part of this name family
Letter Frequency
a×1
u×1
d×1
Most frequent letters in Audrey
Visual Pattern
Tall bars = vowels, Short bars = consonants
Name Statistics
📊
Syllables
2 syllables
🗣️
Ease of Pronunciation
Moderate
5/10 difficulty
🌍
International Friendliness
Excellent
10/10 global ease
Pronunciation Difficulty Comparison
How does Audrey compare to the average name?
Audrey5/10 😐
5.0
Average Name5.0/10
5.0
Audrey is average difficulty.
Difficulty Scale:
Very Easy (0–2)
Easy (2–4)
Moderate (4–6)← Audrey
Challenging (6–8)
Difficult (9–11)
👨👩👧👦Name Family
Names related to Audrey (root: audr)
Current Name
Audrey
Related Names (15)
Short variations:
Audra
Audre
Medium variations:
Audrae
Audran
Audranna
Audras
Audray
Audraya
Audrea
Audreana
Audree
Audreena
Audrei
Long variations:
Audreanna
Audreauna
Audrey belongs to a family of 30 related names.Showing 15 most common variations.
What does the name Audrey mean?
The meaning and origin of Audrey
English
name
//ˈɔːdɹi//A female given name from Old English.; A male given name from Old English.
Etymology: From Middle English Aldreda, Etheldreda, from Old English Æþelþrȳþ (from æþele (“noble”) + þrȳþ (“strength”)).
French
name
//o.dʁɛ//a female given name from English, popular in the 1980s; a male given name from English
Etymology: Borrowed from English Audrey.
Meaning Theme
The emotional tone and themes in Audrey's meanings
Primary Theme
📖
Descriptive
Based on origin, place, or historical context
Theme Distribution
Descriptive
2
Name Numerology
Numerological analysis and letter patterns for Audrey
Life Path Number
11
The Master Intuitive
Master number representing heightened intuition and spiritual insight.
Visionary
Intuitive
Inspirational
Spiritual
✨ This is a Master Number, indicating special spiritual significance
Most Common Letters
a×1
u×1
d×1
r×1
e×1
Sound Composition
Vowels
3(50%)
Consonants
3(50%)
Consonant-heavy names tend to sound more crisp and strong
Numerology Breakdown
a1
u3
d4
r9
e5
y7
Each letter is assigned a number (1-9). These are added together and reduced to find your Life Path Number.
Notable People Named Audrey
Famous individuals named Audrey
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Audrey Dana
French actress
Born: 1977
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Audrey Meadows
American actress (1922–1996)
Born: 1922
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Audrey Assad
American singer-songwriter and contemporary Christian music artist.
Born: 1983
👤
Audrey Auld-Mezera
Australian American country music singer–songwriter
Born: 1964
👤
Audrey Alexandra Brown
Canadian poet (1904-1998)
Born: 1904
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Audrey Cohen
American educator (1931-1996)
Born: 1931
👤
Audrey Brettle
author and Salvation Army officer (1937-2003)
Born: 1937
Where is Audrey popular?
Countries where Audrey ranks in the top baby names
How popular is the name Audrey?
Popularity rankings for Audrey around the world
| Country | Gender | Rank | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | girl | #26 | 2019-2019 |
| Australia | girl | #21 | 2024-2024 |
| Australia | girl | #33 | 2023-2023 |
| Australia | girl | #28 | 2022-2022 |
| Australia | girl | #19 | 2021-2021 |
| Australia | girl | #25 | 2020-2020 |
| Australia | girl | #26 | 2019-2019 |
| Australia | girl | #28 | 2018-2018 |
| Australia | girl | #27 | 2017-2017 |
| Australia | girl | #34 | 2016-2016 |
| Australia | girl | #32 | 2015-2015 |
| Australia | girl | #37 | 2014-2014 |
| Australia | girl | #41 | 2013-2013 |
| Australia | girl | #36 | 2012-2012 |
| Australia | girl | #51 | 2011-2011 |
| Australia | girl | #79 | 2010-2010 |
| Australia | girl | #86 | 2009-2009 |
| Australia | girl | #85 | 2008-2008 |
| Belgium | girl | #97 | 2000-2000 |
| Canada | girl | #26 | 2018-2018 |
| France | girl | #423 | 2013-2013 |
| New Zealand | girl | #68 | 1910-1910 |
| New Zealand | girl | #79 | 1911-1911 |
| New Zealand | girl | #65 | 1912-1912 |
| New Zealand | girl | #67 | 1913-1913 |
| New Zealand | girl | #50 | 1914-1914 |
| New Zealand | girl | #51 | 1915-1915 |
| New Zealand | girl | #44 | 1916-1916 |
| New Zealand | girl | #48 | 1917-1917 |
| New Zealand | girl | #43 | 1918-1918 |
| New Zealand | girl | #35 | 1919-1919 |
| New Zealand | girl | #30 | 1920-1920 |
| New Zealand | girl | #22 | 1921-1921 |
| New Zealand | girl | #15 | 1922-1922 |
| New Zealand | girl | #14 | 1923-1923 |
| New Zealand | girl | #12 | 1924-1924 |
| New Zealand | girl | #13 | 1925-1925 |
| New Zealand | girl | #14 | 1926-1926 |
| New Zealand | girl | #13 | 1927-1927 |
| New Zealand | girl | #12 | 1928-1928 |
| New Zealand | girl | #17 | 1929-1929 |
| New Zealand | girl | #17 | 1930-1930 |
| New Zealand | girl | #14 | 1931-1931 |
| New Zealand | girl | #20 | 1932-1932 |
| New Zealand | girl | #23 | 1933-1933 |
| New Zealand | girl | #28 | 1934-1934 |
| New Zealand | girl | #23 | 1935-1935 |
| New Zealand | girl | #39 | 1936-1936 |
| New Zealand | girl | #42 | 1937-1937 |
| New Zealand | girl | #51 | 1938-1938 |
| New Zealand | girl | #59 | 1939-1939 |
| New Zealand | girl | #86 | 1940-1940 |
| New Zealand | girl | #99 | 1943-1943 |
| New Zealand | girl | #68 | 1910-1910 |
| New Zealand | girl | #79 | 1911-1911 |
| New Zealand | girl | #65 | 1912-1912 |
| New Zealand | girl | #67 | 1913-1913 |
| New Zealand | girl | #50 | 1914-1914 |
| New Zealand | girl | #51 | 1915-1915 |
| New Zealand | girl | #44 | 1916-1916 |
| New Zealand | girl | #48 | 1917-1917 |
| New Zealand | girl | #43 | 1918-1918 |
| New Zealand | girl | #35 | 1919-1919 |
| New Zealand | girl | #30 | 1920-1920 |
| New Zealand | girl | #22 | 1921-1921 |
| New Zealand | girl | #15 | 1922-1922 |
| New Zealand | girl | #14 | 1923-1923 |
| New Zealand | girl | #12 | 1924-1924 |
| New Zealand | girl | #13 | 1925-1925 |
| New Zealand | girl | #14 | 1926-1926 |
| New Zealand | girl | #13 | 1927-1927 |
| New Zealand | girl | #12 | 1928-1928 |
| New Zealand | girl | #17 | 1929-1929 |
| New Zealand | girl | #17 | 1930-1930 |
| New Zealand | girl | #14 | 1931-1931 |
| New Zealand | girl | #20 | 1932-1932 |
| New Zealand | girl | #23 | 1933-1933 |
| New Zealand | girl | #28 | 1934-1934 |
| New Zealand | girl | #23 | 1935-1935 |
| New Zealand | girl | #39 | 1936-1936 |
| New Zealand | girl | #42 | 1937-1937 |
| New Zealand | girl | #51 | 1938-1938 |
| New Zealand | girl | #59 | 1939-1939 |
| New Zealand | girl | #86 | 1940-1940 |
| New Zealand | girl | #99 | 1943-1943 |
| New Zealand | girl | #68 | 1910-1910 |
| New Zealand | girl | #79 | 1911-1911 |
| New Zealand | girl | #65 | 1912-1912 |
| New Zealand | girl | #67 | 1913-1913 |
| New Zealand | girl | #50 | 1914-1914 |
| New Zealand | girl | #51 | 1915-1915 |
| New Zealand | girl | #44 | 1916-1916 |
| New Zealand | girl | #48 | 1917-1917 |
| New Zealand | girl | #43 | 1918-1918 |
| New Zealand | girl | #35 | 1919-1919 |
| New Zealand | girl | #30 | 1920-1920 |
| New Zealand | girl | #22 | 1921-1921 |
| New Zealand | girl | #15 | 1922-1922 |
| New Zealand | girl | #14 | 1923-1923 |
| New Zealand | girl | #12 | 1924-1924 |
| New Zealand | girl | #13 | 1925-1925 |
| New Zealand | girl | #14 | 1926-1926 |
| New Zealand | girl | #13 | 1927-1927 |
| New Zealand | girl | #12 | 1928-1928 |
| New Zealand | girl | #17 | 1929-1929 |
| New Zealand | girl | #17 | 1930-1930 |
| New Zealand | girl | #14 | 1931-1931 |
| New Zealand | girl | #20 | 1932-1932 |
| New Zealand | girl | #23 | 1933-1933 |
| New Zealand | girl | #28 | 1934-1934 |
| New Zealand | girl | #23 | 1935-1935 |
| New Zealand | girl | #39 | 1936-1936 |
| New Zealand | girl | #42 | 1937-1937 |
| New Zealand | girl | #51 | 1938-1938 |
| New Zealand | girl | #59 | 1939-1939 |
| New Zealand | girl | #86 | 1940-1940 |
| New Zealand | girl | #99 | 1943-1943 |
| Switzerland | girl | #97 | 2001-2001 |
| United Kingdom | girl | #298 | 2018-2018 |
| United States | boy | #890 | 1939-1939 |
| United States | girl | #46 | 2018-2018 |
Audrey Popularity in United States
Historical ranking trend for boys named Audrey
Lower rank numbers indicate higher popularity (e.g., #1 is most popular)
Audrey Popularity in United States
Historical ranking trend for girls named Audrey
Lower rank numbers indicate higher popularity (e.g., #1 is most popular)
Country Comparison
How Audrey ranks across different countries
Showing top 10 countries by ranking (lower rank = more popular)
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What words rhyme with the name Audrey?
Rhyming words for Audrey
audry
chaudhry
tawdry
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Audrey mean in English?
A female given name from Old English.; A male given name from Old English.
What does Audrey mean in French?
a female given name from English, popular in the 1980s; a male given name from English
How do you pronounce Audrey?
IPA: /ˈɔdri/ ARPA: AO1 D R IY0 This name has a moderate pronunciation difficulty.
How many syllables are in Audrey?
Audrey has 2 syllables.
Is Audrey easy to pronounce?
Audrey has moderate pronunciation difficulty. Some people may need to hear it a few times to get it right.
Is Audrey easy to pronounce internationally?
Yes, Audrey is extremely international-friendly (10/10). It uses sounds that are common across many languages and cultures, making it easy for people worldwide to pronounce.
Who are some famous people named Audrey?
There are 100 notable people named Audrey. This name has significant cultural presence and recognition.
What names are similar to Audrey?
Names similar to Audrey include: Audra, Audrae, Audran, Audranna, Audras. These names share similar sounds or roots.
Is Audrey a good baby name?
Audrey is a good baby name, particularly if you value names that are internationally friendly.
Is Audrey a boy or girl name?
Audrey can be used for any gender, though usage varies by culture and region. Check the rankings section to see gender distribution patterns.
How do you spell Audrey?
The name is spelled A-u-d-r-e-y. Common spelling variations include: Audra, Audrae, Audran.
What are common nicknames for Audrey?
Common nicknames for Audrey include: Aud, Audry, Audie. Nicknames often develop naturally based on personal preference and family traditions.
What middle names go well with Audrey?
Middle names that pair well with Audrey include: Elizabeth, Alexander, Benjamin. Consider the flow and rhythm when saying the full name aloud. Names with different syllable counts often create a pleasant cadence.
What sibling names pair well with Audrey?
Sibling names that pair well with Audrey include: Audra, Audrae, Audran, Audranna. These names share similar origins, sounds, or cultural backgrounds, creating a cohesive family naming theme.
Will teachers be able to pronounce Audrey?
Most teachers will be able to pronounce Audrey correctly after hearing it once or twice. It's relatively phonetic and doesn't contain unusual sound combinations. You may need to provide pronunciation guidance at the start of each school year.
What culture is the name Audrey from?
Audrey originates from English culture. English names developed from various sources including Anglo-Saxon, Norman, and Old English roots. Many evolved from occupations, locations, or personal characteristics. Understanding a name's cultural origin provides insight into its deeper significance and the traditions it represents.
Is Audrey suitable for a professional career?
Audrey is well-suited for professional contexts. It's internationally friendly for global careers and appropriate length for business cards and email addresses. Names that are easy to say, spell, and remember often have advantages in career settings, though ultimately competence matters far more than name choice.
Is Audrey a long or short name?
Audrey is a short name with 6 letters (2 syllables). Short names are practical and easy to use in everyday contexts. They rarely need nicknames.
What are common misspellings of Audrey?
Common spelling variations of Audrey include: Audra, Audrae, Audran. Always verify the correct spelling with the parent.
What's the difference between Audrey and Audra?
Audrey and Audra are related names that share similar origins or sounds. Audrey is spelled Audrey while Audra is spelled Audra. The choice between them often comes down to personal preference, cultural background, or family tradition.