Audrey

/ˈɔdri/ noun

Definition

A feminine given name, derived from the English name with Old English roots.

Etymology

From Old English 'Æðelðryð,' composed of 'æðel' (noble) + 'þryð' (strength), so Audrey literally means 'noble strength.' Saint Audrey popularized the name in medieval England.

Kelly Says

Audrey means 'noble strength' in Old English, which is why the name has always felt elegant and powerful—parents choosing this name in medieval times were literally naming their daughters after the combination of nobility and warrior spirit!

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