Since the 1970s, the baby name Aubrey has been on the rise in the United States, and while the shorter, alternative spelling Aubry hasn't yet made the list of the top 1,000 names, it's growing in popularity too. Both versions of the name have been a surname and a given name for both boys and girls. These days, it's more common for girls. Aubry has a cute, whimsical meaning, and it airs with almost any middle name.
Meaning of the name Aubry:
English: Ruler of the elves
French: Ruler of the elves
Origin of the name Aubry:
Aubry (and Aubrey) began as a given name for boys, made popular by the French in England after the Norman Conquest. The name is derived from the German masculine name Alberic.
Symbolism of the name Aubry:
Aubry doesn't offer much in the way of symbolism. Its meaning, “ruler of the elves,” may inspire some new parents with its whimsy.
Style of the name Aubry:
Traditional
Gender of the name Aubry:
Aubry is a unisex baby name, though it's more common for girls these days.
Pronunciation of the name Aubry:
AW-bree
Number of syllables in the name Aubry:
Two
Emotion evoked from the name Aubry:
The baby name Aubry evokes images of someone who is practical, loyal, and hard-working.
Alternative spellings for the name Aubry:
Nicknames for the name Aubry:
- Aub
- Aubs
- Bree
- Breeze
- Ree
Popularity of the name Aubry:
According to the Social Security Administration, Aubry has never been a top 1,000 baby name for boys or girls in the United States.
Related names for the name Aubry:
Great middle names for Aubry and their meanings:
- Harper (harp player)
- Olivia (Olive tree)
- Rose (flower)
- Madison (son of Matthew)
- Evelyn (life)
- Margaret (pearl)
- Scarlett (red)
- Claire (bright and clear)
- Charlotte (free man)
Famous people with the name Aubry:
- Aubry Bracco (contestant on the reality show “Survivor”)
Aubry in popular culture:
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